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786ci Chartplotter
Operations Manual
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Table of Contents
How GPS and Cartography Work
1
What’s On the Display
3
Views
5
Bird's Eye Views ........................................................................................................ 7
Chart Views ................................................................................................................ 9
Instrument View ...................................................................................................... 13
Screen Snapshot View ............................................................................................ 14
Screen Snapshots .................................................................................................... 15
View Orientation ...................................................................................................... 18
Viewing Cartography .............................................................................................. 19
Introduction to Navigation
22
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks .............................................................................. 23
Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint ............................................................................ 24
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position ........................................................................ 26
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid .................................................................. 27
Save, Edit, or Delete a Route .................................................................................. 29
Save or Clear a Current Track.................................................................................. 30
Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks .......................................................................... 31
Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation ........................................................................ 32
Using Your 700 Series™ Control Head
34
Key Functions
35
POWER/LIGHT Key .................................................................................................. 35
VIEW Key ................................................................................................................ 35
INFO Key .................................................................................................................. 36
MENU Key .............................................................................................................. 36
4-WAY Cursor Control Key ...................................................................................... 37
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MARK Key .............................................................................................................. 38
GOTO Key................................................................................................................ 38
ZOOM (+/-) Key...................................................................................................... 39
VIEW PRESET Keys ................................................................................................ 39
EXIT Key ................................................................................................................ 40
Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot
41
Adding Maps to Your Chartplotter........................................................................ 41
Updating Software ................................................................................................ 42
Exporting Navigation Data .................................................................................... 43
Accessory Bus
44
Powering On the Unit
45
The Menu System
46
Start-Up Options Menu
47
Normal Operation .................................................................................................. 48
Simulator .............................................................................................................. 48
System Status ...................................................................................................... 49
Self Test.................................................................................................................. 49
Accessory Test........................................................................................................ 50
GPS Diagnostic View ............................................................................................ 51
PC Connect (with optional-purchase PC Connect cable only) ...................................... 51
X-Press™ Menu
52
Main Menu
53
Quick Tips for the Main Menu .................................................................................. 54
User Mode (Normal or Advanced) .............................................................................. 55
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu (Navigation views only)
57
Waypoint [Name] (Only with an active cursor on a waypoint) ...................................... 58
Cursor To Waypoint (Chart Views only) ...................................................................... 59
Save Current Track .................................................................................................. 59
Clear Current Track .................................................................................................. 60
Save Current Route (only when Navigating) .............................................................. 60
Skip Next Waypoint (only when Navigating) .............................................................. 61
Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) ................................................................ 61
Cancel MOB Navigation (only when MOB Navigation is activated) .............................. 62
Remove Target (only if Target is Active) ...................................................................... 62
Remove Grid (only if Grid is Active) .............................................................................. 63
Waypoint [Name] (Most recently-created waypoint) .................................................... 63
Select Readouts ...................................................................................................... 65
Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu
73
(Screen Snapshot View only)
Delete Image (optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Screen Snapshot View only) ................ 74
Delete All Images (optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Screen Snapshot View only) ........ 74
Alarms Menu Tab
75
Low Battery Alarm .................................................................................................. 76
Aux. Temp. Alarm (with optional-purchase temp. probe or Temp/Speed only) ................ 76
Temp. Alarm ............................................................................................................ 77
Off Course Alarm...................................................................................................... 78
Arrival Alarm ............................................................................................................ 79
Drift Alarm................................................................................................................ 79
Alarm Tone .............................................................................................................. 80
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Navigation Menu Tab
81
Current Track.......................................................................................................... 82
Saved Tracks .......................................................................................................... 83
Waypoints .............................................................................................................. 85
Routes .................................................................................................................... 87
Chart Orientation .................................................................................................. 89
North Reference .................................................................................................... 89
Waypoint Decluttering .......................................................................................... 89
Grid Rotation .......................................................................................................... 90
Trackpoint Interval ................................................................................................ 90
Track Min Distance (Advanced) .............................................................................. 91
Track Color Range.................................................................................................. 91
Map Datum (Advanced) .......................................................................................... 92
Course Projection Line .......................................................................................... 92
Export All Nav Data (Advanced) .............................................................................. 93
Delete All Nav Data (Advanced) .............................................................................. 93
Continuous Navigation Mode .............................................................................. 94
GPS Receiver Override .......................................................................................... 94
Chart Menu Tab
95
Chart Detail Level .................................................................................................. 96
Map Borders .......................................................................................................... 97
Lat/Lon Grid............................................................................................................ 98
Spot Soundings...................................................................................................... 98
Navaids on Bird’s Eye View .................................................................................. 98
Shaded Depth ........................................................................................................ 99
Set Simulation Position (Advanced) ........................................................................ 99
Set Map Offset (Advanced) .................................................................................. 100
Clear Map Offset (Advanced) ................................................................................ 100
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Setup Menu Tab
101
Units - Depth.......................................................................................................... 102
Units - Temp (International only) .............................................................................. 102
Units - Distance...................................................................................................... 102
Units - Speed.......................................................................................................... 103
User Mode ............................................................................................................ 103
Language (International only) .................................................................................... 103
Triplog Reset .......................................................................................................... 104
Restore Defaults .................................................................................................... 104
Aux. Temp. Offset (Advanced).................................................................................. 105
Temp. Offset (Advanced) .......................................................................................... 105
Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only)................................................ 106
Local Time Zone (Advanced) .................................................................................... 106
Daylight Saving Time (Advanced) ............................................................................ 107
Position Format (Advanced) .................................................................................... 107
Time Format (Advanced, International only)................................................................ 108
Date Format (Advanced, International only) ................................................................ 108
Digits Format (Advanced) ........................................................................................ 109
NMEA Output (Advanced) ...................................................................................... 109
Demonstration........................................................................................................ 110
Views Menu Tab
111
Accessories Menu Tab
112
Using Screen Snapshot ........................................................................................ 112
Troubleshooting
115
Chartplotter Doesn’t Power Up ............................................................................ 115
Display Problems.................................................................................................... 116
Finding the Cause of Noise .................................................................................. 117
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700 Series™ Chartplotter Accessories
118
Specifications
120
Glossary
121
Contact Humminbird®
129
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only
available on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized International
Distributors. It is important to note that products sold in the U.S. are not intended for
resale in the international market. To obtain a list of authorized International
Distributors, please visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our
Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you.
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with PC Connect Cable only) or
(with Temp/Speed only) require the purchase of separate accessories. You can visit
our website at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact
our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and
some features are only available on international models. Every effort has been
made to clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully in order to
understand the full capabilities of your model.
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How GPS and Cartography Work
Your 700 Series™ Chartplotter supports GPS and chartplotting. It uses GPS
to determine your position and display it on a grid. The Global Positioning
System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system designed and maintained by the
U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military use;
however, civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position
capabilities, typically within +/- 4.5 meters, depending on conditions. This
means that 95% of the time, the GPS receiver will read a location within 4.5
meters of your actual position. Your GPS Receiver also uses information from
WAAS (the Wide Area Augmentation System), EGNOS (the European
Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), and MSAS (the MTSAT Satellite
Augmentation System) satellites if they are available in your area.
GPS uses a constellation of over 24 satellites that
continually send radio signals to the earth. Your
present position is determined by receiving signals
from up to 16 satellites and measuring the
distance from the satellites.
All satellites broadcast a uniquely coded signal
once per second at exactly the same time. The GPS
receiver on your boat receives signals from
satellites that are visible to it. Based on time
differences between each received signal, the GPS receiver determines its
distance to each satellite. With distances known, the GPS receiver mathematically
triangulates its own position. With once per second updates, the GPS receiver
then calculates its velocity and bearing.
How GPS and Cartography Work
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The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the 700 Series™
Chartplotter when it is connected to the included GPS receiver:
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View current position
View current track (breadcrumb trail)
View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver
Save tracks, waypoints, and routes
Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next.
Your 700 Series™ supports Navionics® Gold, HotMaps™ and HotMaps™
Premium on MMC or SD card media. You can insert optional-purchase cards
in the (MMC)/SD slot on your control head to access additional detailed
maps. See Using Your 700 Series Control Head: MMC/SD Card for more
information.
NOTE: Your 700 Series™ supports Navionics® Gold, HotMaps™, and HotMaps™
Premium. Your 700 Series™ does not support Navionics® Classic Charts or
Platinum™ Cartography.
Your unit also comes with a built-in UniMap™ with a more detailed map of
North America (Domestic models) or a more detailed map of Europe and
Southeast Asia, including Australia and New Zealand (International models).
Your 700 Series™ uses the GPS Receiver to determine the position of the
boat automatically and uses the zoom level settings on a particular view to
select the best chart to display. See Viewing Cartography for more
information.
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How GPS and Cartography Work
What’s On the Display
The 700 Series™ Chartplotter can display a variety of useful information.
Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor
Cursor Info Box: indicates the Latitude and Longitude of
the cursor position, the distance to travel to the cursor
position and the bearing to the cursor position is shown with
a GPS receiver. A waypoint can be marked at the cursor
position for later retrieval and use with a GPS receiver.
Route: Two or more linked waypoints that show
intended navigation and the shortest path from one
waypoint to the next.
Boat Icon
Map Scale
Track: Detailed position history, displayed as a
breadcrumb trail of trackpoints.
Cartography
NEXT: Next Waypoint in the Route
TTG: Time to Go to Waypoint
DTG: Distance to Go to Waypoint
Speed Over Ground: the measurement of the boat’s
progress across a given distance, and is the speed
measurement provided by GPS.
What’s on the Display
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Bearing to Cursor
Distance to Cursor
Waypoint
Course Projection Line: Arrow extending from the
bow of the boat that projects your current course and
shows where the boat will go if you continue on your
present course.
Active Cursor Icon
Selectable Readout Boxes
XTE: Cross Track Error: Distance of Boat from Route
Bearing to Waypoint
Course Over Ground: the current direction the boat is
traveling measured in degrees from North.
Latitude and Longitude Position of Boat
4
What’s on the Display
Views
The GPS and navigation information from your Chartplotter are displayed on
your screen in a variety of easy-to-read views. There are many views available
on your Chartplotter. When you press the VIEW key, the display cycles through
the available views on your screen. When you press the EXIT key, the display
cycles through the available views in reverse order.
When you first power up the control head, GPS Diagnostic View will be the
default view until GPS Communications are established. At that point, all the
other views become available. You can display and hide any view to suit your
preferences.
NOTE: When you change any menu settings that affect the display, the view will
update immediately. You don't have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen.
The views available on your Chartplotter are as follows:
• Bird's Eye No Readouts View
• Instrument View
• Bird's Eye View
• Screen Snapshot View
• Bird's Eye Big Digits View
See Start-Up Options Menu:
• Chart No Readouts View
• GPS Diagnostic View
• Chart View
• Self Test
• Chart Big Digits View
• Accessory Test
Views
5
To customize your views rotation:
You can choose which views are hidden or visible in your view rotation.
1. Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then
press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Views tab is selected.
2. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a View.
3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the status of the view
from Hidden to Visible or vice versa.
To program each PRESET key:
Another way to access your favorite views quickly is to store them on the VIEW
PRESET keys. Instead of using the VIEW key to cycle through every view to find
the one you want, you can program the VIEW PRESET keys to display a specific
view immediately.
1. Press the VIEW key to cycle to the view you want to store.
2. Press and hold one of the VIEW PRESET keys for several seconds. A
chime will indicate that the view has been saved. You can store up to
three views, one on each key.
To change the Digital Readouts:
Each view displays digital readout information (such as speed or time), which
varies with the view selected, the accessory attached, and whether or not you
are navigating. See Navigation X-Press™ Menu: Select Readouts for more
information.
1. Press the MENU key once to access the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the DOWN key to highlight Select Readouts, and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to access the Select Readouts submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a Readout position, then
press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to choose what will be displayed in
that position. To hide the data window, select Off.
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Views
Bird’s Eye Views
Bird's Eye Views - The Standard Bird's Eye, Bird's Eye Big Digits, and Bird's Eye No
Readouts Views show a 3-D, perspective view of the track and the chart’s land
contour from a point above and behind the boat (the eye point). As the boat turns,
the eye point moves to follow the boat.
When you press the 4-WAY Cursor key in the Bird’s Eye View, the position of the
eye point will shift. This allows you to move and turn the eye point so that you can
look off to the sides, or even behind the boat. Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT arrow
keys on the 4-WAY Cursor key turns the eye point right or left, while pressing
the UP arrow key moves the eye point forward, and pressing the DOWN arrow
key moves the eye point backward.
Pressing the EXIT key moves the eye point back to its original position behind
and above the boat.
NOTE: Standard Bird's Eye View and Chart View share the same set of nine readouts, seven
of which are adjustable. When you change the readouts displayed on the Bird's Eye View, the
readouts are also changed on the Chart View.
Bird’s Eye View
Boat Icon
Next Waypoint
XTE: Cross
Track Error
TTG: Time To Go
to Next Waypoint
BRG: Bearing
DTG: Distance
To Go to Next
Waypoint
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
Views
COG: Course
Over Ground
Latitude and Longitude
Position of Boat
7
You may also choose Bird's Eye Big Digits View or Bird's Eye No Readouts
View if you prefer.
NOTE: Bird's Eye Big Digits View, Chart Big Digits View, and Instrument View share the same
set of eight readouts. When you change the readouts displayed on one of these views, the
readouts are also changed on the other two views. See Navigation X-Press™ Menu: Select
Readouts for more information.
Bird's Eye Big Digits View
Next Waypoint
in the Route
Last Waypoint
in the Route
TTG: Time to Go
to Next Waypoint
TTG: Time to Go
to Last Waypoint
DTG: Distance
to Go to Next
Waypoint
DTG: Distance
to Go to Last
Waypoint
Latitude and
Longitude Position
of Boat
Time
BRG: Bearing
XTE: Cross
Track Error
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
COG: Course
Over Ground
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Views
Chart Views
Chart Views - The standard Chart, Chart Big Digits, and Chart No Readouts Views
show cartography from the built-in UniMap™ or an optional MMC/SD map for
the area surrounding your current position. The current track (also known as the
position history or breadcrumb trail) showing where the boat has been, along
with saved tracks, waypoints, and the current route (when navigating), are
overlaid on the chart.
• Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to shift/pan the chart to another
area.
• Press the ZOOM (+/-) keys to zoom in and out.
• Press the INFO key to get information on the chart objects near the
cursor.
NOTE: Standard Bird's Eye View and Chart View share the same set of nine readouts, seven
of which are adjustable. When you change the readouts displayed on the Bird's Eye View, the
readouts are also changed on the Chart View.
NOTE: Bird's Eye Big Digits View, Chart Big Digits View, and Instrument View share the same
set of eight readouts. When you change the readouts displayed on one of these views, the
readouts are also changed on the other two views. See Navigation X-Press™ Menu: Select
Readouts for more information.
NOTE: When two or more waypoints overlap, or are displayed close together on a
chart view, the screen will automatically declutter—waypoint names will shorten
and the waypoint icons will change into small blue icons.
To view a Decluttered Waypoint at full size, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to
move the cursor onto a decluttered waypoint icon. When the cursor snaps onto the
icon, the full-size waypoint name and icon will be displayed. You can also press the
ZOOM+ key until you can see the individual waypoints on the screen.
Views
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Chart View without Active Cursor, shown with
Optional-Purchase Navionics® Cartography
Cartography
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of
Boat
Map Scale
COG: Course
Over Ground
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
Chart View with Active Cursor, shown
with Optional-Purchase Navionics® Cartography
DIST: Distance
to Cursor
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of
Cursor
BRG: Bearing
to Cursor
Cursor Info Box
Cartography
Map Scale
Active Cursor
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of Boat
COG: Course
Over Ground
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
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Views
Chart View with Active Cursor, with Optional-Purchase
Navionics® Cartography, Showing Navigation
Latitude and
Longitude Position
of Cursor
DIST: Distance to
Cursor
Cursor Info Box
BRG: Bearing
to Cursor
Map Scale
Active Cursor
Next Waypoint
in Route
XTE: Cross Track Error
Cartography
TTG: Time To Go
to Next Waypoint
BRG: Bearing
DTG: Distance To Go
to Next Waypoint
COG: Course
Over Ground
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
Views
Latitude and Longitude
Position of Boat
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You may also choose Chart Big Digits View or Chart No Readouts View if you prefer.
Chart Big Digits View
Next Waypoint
in the Route
Last Waypoint
in Route
TTG: Time to Go
to Next Waypoint
TTG: Time to Go
to Last Waypoint
DTG: Distance
to Go to Next
Waypoint
DTG: Distance
to Go to Last
Waypoint
Latitude and
Longitude of
the Boat
Time
BRG: Bearing
XTE: Cross
Track Error
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
COG: Course
Over Ground
Chart No Readouts View
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Views
Instrument View
Instrument View allows you to display a digital instrument panel with 8
selectable readouts. This view provides a digital compass at the top of the view,
as well as 8 selectable readouts, and a Cross Track Error (XTE) graphic at the
bottom of the view. The XTE graphic shows the boat's position in relation to the
Off Course Alarm limits, as well as the optimal route (shown as the dotted line
in the middle).
For best results, you should try to keep the boat as close to the dotted line as
possible. If your course exceeds the Off Course Alarm limits, an alarm will
sound, and the boat icon will change position and will turn from black to red to
indicate the alarm state.
NOTE: Bird's Eye Big Digits View, Chart Big Digits View, and Instrument View share the same
set of eight readouts. When you change the readouts displayed on one of these views, the
readouts are also changed on the other two views. See Navigation X-Press™ Menu: Select
Readouts for more information.
Instrument View
Compass
Last Waypoint
in Route
Next Waypoint
in Route
TTG: Time to Go,
DTG: Distance to
Go to Last
Waypoint in Route
TTG: Time To Go
DTG: Distance To
Go to Next Waypoint
in Route
Time
BRG: Bearing to
Next Waypoint
Latitude and
Longitude Position
of Boat
COG: Course
Over Ground
XTE: Cross Track
Error. Distance of
Boat from Route
Recommended Route
Off Course
Alarm Limit
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
XTE: Cross Track
Error Graphic
Off Course Alarm Limit
Boat Icon
NOTE: If there is only one waypoint in a route, the Next Waypoint and the End Waypoint info
boxes will display the same information, both for that next waypoint.
Views
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Screen Snapshot View
Screen Snapshot View shows the screen snapshots that you have saved on the
MMC/SD card (optional-purchase). Use this view to access your saved screen
snapshots by selecting the thumbnail for each file.
Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to scroll through the snapshot thumbnails
in this view. The selected thumbnail will be highlighted with red arrows. Press
the RIGHT Cursor key to open a file.
In addition, press the MENU key once while in this view, and the Screen
Snapshot X-Press™ Menu will appear.
NOTE: You must have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed for the
Screen Snapshot features to work. Also, the speed of the screen capture
depends on the type of card you use. In general, SD cards capture the screen
faster than MMC cards.
Screen Snapshot View
Information Box
Highlighted
Screen Snapshot
Thumbnail
Unavailable icon
Amount of space
left on the card
Screen Snapshot
Thumbnail
Total amount of
space on card
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Views
Screen Snapshots
The Screen Snapshot feature takes a picture of your screen and saves the
screen snapshot to the MMC/SD card (optional-purchase) installed in your unit.
The screen snapshot will include the menus, dialog boxes, warnings, and
messages that were active when the screen snapshot was taken.
Working with screen snapshots is a four-step process:
1. Activating Screen Snapshot from the Accessories tab.
2. Making a Screen Snapshot using the MARK key.
3. Viewing a Screen Snapshot using the Screen Snapshot View.
4. Deleting a Screen Snapshot using the Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu.
To activate Screen Snapshot:
1. Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu, and the press the
RIGHT Cursor key until the Accessories tab is selected.
2. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight Screen Snapshot.
3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn Screen Snapshot On or Off.
(Off, On, Default = Off)
To make a screen snapshot (Screen Snapshot must be activated):
1. Make sure you have installed an optional-purchase MMC/SD card into
the card slot.
2. From any view you want to capture, press the MARK key.
• When you start a screen capture, a message will appear to indicate
that a waypoint has been created at the cursor location on the
screen, and the screen will freeze while the snapshot is being
saved to the MMC/SD.
• A status dialog box will appear that shows the file number assigned
to the screen capture (.PNG) as well as the progress of the save as a
percentage. Screen Snapshot file names start with an “S.”
• A waypoint created by a screen snapshot shares the same file
name and has a screen snapshot icon.
Views
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NOTE: Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature. Also, if Screen
Snapshot is enabled, but there is not a GPS receiver connected, pressing the MARK key
will capture the screen image but an error will display that says a GPS position fix is
required to create a waypoint.
To view saved screen snapshots from the Screen Snapshot View:
1. Make sure that the optional-purchase MMC/SD card used to capture
the screen is installed in the card slot.
2. Press the VIEW key until you see the Screen Snapshot View.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the available
screen snapshots thumbnails. The selected thumbnail will be
highlighted with arrows. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the full
image.
• When you highlight a screen snapshot thumbnail, the amount of
space remaining on the MMC/SD card will be displayed in the
information box.
• A red border around the full screen indicates that the view is a
saved screen capture, not a “live” view.
• Press the DOWN Cursor key to view the next screen snapshot.
• Press the LEFT Cursor key to return to the Screen Snapshot View
file list.
To view saved screen snapshots from a Chart View:
Waypoints created with a screen snapshot are displayed in Chart View as a
screen snapshot icon.
1. Make sure that the optional-purchase MMC/SD card used to capture
the screen is installed in the card slot.
2. Press the VIEW key until you see a Chart View.
3. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the active cursor onto a
screen snapshot icon. When the cursor snaps onto the screen snapshot
icon, a thumbnail preview of the snapshot will be displayed on the
screen.
4. Press the INFO key to access the Waypoints Info submenu.
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Views
5. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight View Snapshot, and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to view the screen snapshot on the full screen.
• A red border around the full screen indicates that the view is a
saved screen capture, not a “live” view.
• Press the EXIT key to return to the Chart View.
NOTE: You must have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed to store or view
screen snapshot thumbnails. If you press the INFO key while the cursor is on a snapshot
waypoint, and the MMC/SD card is missing, the chart information box will be displayed
instead of the screen snapshot.
NOTE: You may view data files associated with each screen snapshot
by removing the MMC/SD card from your unit and installing it in your
optional-purchase MMC/SD card reader connected to a PC. Use Windows Explorer
and HumminbirdPC™ to see the contents of your MMC/SD card. See
www.humminbird.com for details.
You will notice that a .DAT (or a .TXT) file is created for every .PNG screen capture.
This data file includes the thumbnail view, and is required for viewing the screen
snapshot from your unit, so don’t delete these files.
To delete saved screen snapshots:
You can delete the highlighted image, or all captured images, using the Screen
Snapshot X-Press™ Menu.
1. From the Screen Snapshot View, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to
highlight the screen snapshot you want to delete.
2. Press the MENU key once to access the Screen Snapshot
X-Press™ Menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor key to select Delete Image, and then
press the RIGHT Cursor key to complete your selection. The Confirm
dialog box will appear. To confirm deletion, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel deletion, press the LEFT Cursor key.
NOTE: To delete ALL of your saved screen snapshots, select Delete All Images from the
Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to confirm the
deletion.
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View Orientation
All the Chart Views allow you to choose the orientation of the view. When
North-Up orientation is selected, True North is shown at the top of the display.
In other words, objects located to the north of the boat are drawn above the
boat. When Course-Up orientation is selected, the direction of motion of the
boat is shown at the top of the display. In other words, objects ahead of the boat
are drawn above the boat. In both orientations, the view pans automatically, so
that the boat is always centered on the display.
When the boat is stationary, it is drawn as a circle. When the boat is in motion,
it takes on a boat shape, pointed in the direction of motion (always Up in the
Course-Up orientation).
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Views
Viewing Cartography
In the Chart Views, there are several cartography-related functions that you can
access using the keys on your control head.
Chart View with Cursor Present,
shown with Optional-Purchase
Navionics® Cartography
Panning: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control
key to move the chart around on the
display in the direction of the key being
pressed. When you do this, a bull's eye
cursor is drawn at the center of the screen
and is linked to the boat by a gray line,
even if the boat is off the screen. At the
same time, the distance and bearing from
the boat to the cursor position and the
latitude/longitude coordinates of the
cursor are displayed in the upper info
boxes.
Zooming: Press the Plus (+) key to Zoom In and the Minus (-) key to Zoom Out to
see the cartography at different magnification levels. The zoom level is indicated
on the left side of the display. If you zoom in beyond the available chart data, the
display will go into Overzoom mode whereby the last available chart data is
amplified to reflect the level selected. If you zoom in so far that no cartography is
available, a lat/long grid will be drawn instead.
Decluttered Waypoints: When two or more waypoints overlap, or are displayed
close together on a chart view, the screen will automatically declutter—
waypoint names will shorten and the waypoint icons will change into small
blue icons.
To view a Decluttered Waypoint at full size, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key
to move the cursor onto a decluttered waypoint icon. When the cursor snaps
onto the icon, the full-size waypoint name and icon will be displayed. You can
also press the ZOOM+ key until you can see the individual waypoints on the
screen.
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Chart Info: Press the INFO key to get detailed information about the chart. If
the cursor is active, you will see information about the chart objects located
near the cursor. If the cursor is not active, the Chart Info submenu will appear.
Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select the nearest port, the nearest tide
station, or the nearest current station and see information about any of these
objects.
NOTE: The built-in UniMap™ does not contain any Port, Tide, or Current information.
This information is only available from optional-purchase MMC/SD cards.
Nearest Port: The position and services information for the nearest port to your
present position will be displayed. Press the EXIT key to remove the information
box and the cursor bull’s eye will be centered over the port position. The cursor
information boxes at the bottom of the display will indicate the distance and
bearing to the port from your present position.
Chart Info Submenu
Last Waypoint
in Route
TTG: Time to Go
to Next Waypoint
TTG: Time to Go
to Last Waypoint
DTG: Distance
to Go to Next
Waypoint
DTG: Distance to
Go to Last
Waypoint
Latitude and
Longitude of Boat
Time
XTE: Cross
Track Error
BRG: Bearing
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
COG: Course
Over Ground
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Nearest Tide Station: Tide information for the nearest tide station to your
present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station and
the times of the high and low tides for today’s date. A tide graph is also
displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour time period
encompassing the date. You can change the date to look at tide information
before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key
respectively. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box, and the cursor
bull’s eye will be centered over the tide station position. The cursor information
boxes at the bottom of the display indicate the distance and bearing to the tide
station from your present position.
Nearest Current Station: Current information for the nearest current station to
your present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station
and the current changes for today. Two graphs are also presented that show the
time, direction, and flow speed of the current changes for the 24 hour time
period of today’s date. You can change the date to look at current information
before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key
respectively. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box, and the cursor
bull’s eye will be centered over the current station position. The cursor
information boxes at the bottom of the display will indicate the distance and
bearing to the current station from your present position.
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Introduction to Navigation
Use your 700 Series™ Chartplotter to mark waypoints at areas of interest and
to navigate to those waypoints via a savable route. A route represents the
shortest intended distance between waypoints. You can also view and save
tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or
navigation points. Your Chartplotter can store up to 3000 waypoints.
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks
Route
Waypoint
Decluttered
Waypoints
Track
XTE: Cross Track
Error. Distance of
Boat from Route
Map Scale
TTG: Time to Go
to Waypoint
BRG: Bearing
to Waypoint
DTG: Distance to
Go to Waypoint
COG: Course
Over Ground
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of Boat
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
NOTE: When two or more waypoints overlap, or are displayed close together on a
chart view, the screen will automatically declutter—waypoint names will shorten
and the waypoint icons will change into small blue icons.
To view a Decluttered Waypoint at full size, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to
move the cursor onto a decluttered waypoint icon. When the cursor snaps onto the
icon, the full-size waypoint name and icon will be displayed. You can also press the
ZOOM+ key until you can see the individual waypoints on the screen.
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Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation and
are used in trip planning. You can link individual waypoints together by using the
GOTO key. A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest
path from each waypoint to the next. As you travel a route, staying on the route
line is the most efficient way to get to your destination, although you should
always look out for obstacles not shown on the chart. Your 700 Series™
Chartplotter can store up to 50 routes that can each contain up to 50 waypoints.
Tracks consist of detailed position history and are displayed as a breadcrumb
trail of trackpoints. The Current Track shows the position history since the unit
was powered up (maximum of 20,000 trackpoints displayed). You can clear the
Current Track or save it at any time. Your 700 Series™ Chartplotter can store up
to 50 saved tracks, each containing 20,000 trackpoints. The current track
represents your actual path so far.
Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint
Save your current position as a waypoint: On any view, press the MARK key to
save the current position of the boat as a waypoint.
Save the cursor position as a waypoint: On the Chart views, use the 4-WAY
Cursor Control key to move the cursor to the position you want to save as a
waypoint. Then press the MARK key to save the position as a waypoint.
NOTE: When you save a waypoint by any of these methods, a numerical
waypoint name is automatically assigned. You can edit the waypoint information
later to give it a different name and select an icon to represent it (see Program
or Edit the waypoint fields).
Display the Waypoints Submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to
display the Main Menu, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation
tab. Select Waypoints, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Waypoints
submenu.
Program a specific position as a waypoint: To create a waypoint that is NOT
your current position, from the Waypoints submenu select Create, and press
the RIGHT Cursor key. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to program a waypoint
name, latitude, longitude, and icon before selecting Save.
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Edit a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Edit and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list. Select the waypoint you
want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key
to edit a waypoint name, latitude, longitude, and icon before selecting Save.
To make it easier to select a waypoint to edit, select Sort By and press the
RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort order:
• Name shows the waypoints alphabetically.
• Time shows the most recently-created waypoint first.
• Distance shows the closest waypoint first.
Program or Edit the waypoint fields: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to
move from field to field, and the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change values
once you are in a field.
In the Waypoint Name, Latitude, and Longitude fields, press the UP and
DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or number. All upper and lower case
letters are available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters.
In the Waypoint Icon field, press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change
the icon used to represent the waypoint on the Chart Views. You can exit
these fields with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key.
Delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Delete, and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list. Select the waypoint you
want to delete, then press the RIGHT Cursor key. You will be asked to confirm
deletion before the waypoint is permanently deleted.
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Navigate to a Waypoint or Position
Navigate to the cursor position: From the Chart views, use the 4-WAY Cursor
Control key to move the cursor to a position or waypoint on the display. Press
the GOTO key. Navigation will begin immediately.
Navigate to a specified waypoint: Press the GOTO key. Press the DOWN Cursor
key to highlight a waypoint from the saved waypoints list, and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to start navigation.
NOTE: By repeating the previous instructions, you can add more waypoints to create
a longer multi-segment route.
NOTE: When two or more waypoints overlap, or are displayed close together on a
chart view, the screen will automatically declutter—waypoint names will shorten
and the waypoint icons will change into small blue icons.
To view a Decluttered Waypoint at full size, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to
move the cursor onto a decluttered waypoint icon. When the cursor snaps onto the
icon, the full-size waypoint name and icon will be displayed. You can also press the
ZOOM+ key until you can see the individual waypoints on the screen.
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks
Route
Waypoint
Decluttered
Waypoints
Track
XTE: Cross Track
Error. Distance of
Boat from Route
Map Scale
TTG: Time to Go
to Waypoint
BRG: Bearing
to Waypoint
DTG: Distance to
Go to Waypoint
COG: Course
Over Ground
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of Boat
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
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Skipping a waypoint: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Skip Next
Waypoint, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. If there is not another waypoint to
skip to, navigation will be cancelled.
Cancel navigation: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Cancel
Navigation, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Canceling navigation removes the
route and any waypoints created using the GOTO key, but it does not remove
any saved routes from memory. You will be prompted to save the current route
when you cancel navigation.
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid
Add or Remove a Waypoint Target: The target shows various distance ranges
in circular format from the waypoint you choose.
From the Waypoints submenu, select Target, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to
display the saved waypoints list. Select the waypoint you want to target. A
target consisting of concentric circles centered on the selected waypoint will
appear on all of the navigation views. To remove the target, choose Remove
Target from the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
Chart View with Target
Waypoint
Target
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Add or Remove a Trolling Grid: The trolling grid shows various distance ranges
in grid format from the waypoint you choose. The trolling grid can be used as a
guide when trolling around a waypoint.
From the Waypoints submenu, select Grid, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to
display the saved waypoints list. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to
highlight a waypoint, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to select. A trolling grid
centered on the selected waypoint will appear on all of the navigation views.
The grid can be rotated to any heading by adjusting the Grid Rotation setting
on the Navigation Main Menu. To remove the trolling grid, choose Remove Grid
from the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
Chart View with Grid
Waypoint
Trolling
Grid
Waypoint
NOTE: Only one waypoint can have either a target or a grid applied to it at one time.
If you apply a target or a grid to a new waypoint, the original waypoint will lose its
target or grid.
NOTE: The spacing of the rings on the waypoint target and the spacing of the grid
lines on the trolling grid are the same as the length of the scale bar on the left edge
of the display. Zooming in or out will decrease or increase the spacing, respectively.
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Save, Edit, or Delete a Route
Save the current route: While you are navigating, the current route can be
saved. From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Save Current Route, and
press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation will continue.
Display the Routes submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to
display the Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the
Navigation tab. Press the DOWN Cursor key until Routes is highlighted, and
press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Routes submenu.
Create a route: From the Routes submenu, select Create and press the RIGHT
Cursor key. A Route Edit dialog box will be displayed with an empty route. You
can name the route, add waypoints to the route from the saved waypoints list,
and order the waypoints in the route using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to
move between fields.
Edit a saved route: From the Routes submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT
Cursor key. A Route Edit screen will be displayed. Select the route you want to
edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Re-name the route or change, delete, or
re-order the waypoints used in the route.
Edit waypoint order in a route: From the Route Edit dialog box, highlight a
waypoint in the In Route list, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the
Waypoint In Route submenu. From this submenu, you can move the waypoint
up or down in the route order or delete it from the list.
Delete a saved route: From the Routes submenu, select Delete and press the
RIGHT Cursor key. Select the route you want to delete and press the RIGHT
Cursor key. You will be asked to confirm your choice by pressing the RIGHT
Cursor key again before the route is deleted.
Travel a saved route: From the Routes submenu, select Travel, and press the
RIGHT Cursor key. The saved routes list will appear. Select the route you want to
travel, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to make this route the current route and
begin navigation. You may also travel the route in forward or reverse order by
changing the Direction setting in the saved routes list.
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Route Info: From the Routes submenu, select Info, and press the RIGHT Cursor
key. The saved routes list will appear. Select a route, and press the RIGHT
Cursor key. The following information will be displayed for the route you select:
The waypoints in the route, with the distance and bearing from each waypoint
to the next, as well as the distance and bearing from the current position to the
first waypoint in the route.
Save or Clear a Current Track
Save the current track: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Save
Current Track, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The track will remain on the
display but will change from black to gray. To remove the track completely from
the display, see Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks.
NOTE: When you save a track, a name is automatically assigned. The track name
consists of a date/time stamp, but can be re-named later (see Edit, Delete, or Hide
Saved Tracks).
Clear the current track: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Clear
Current Track, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The track will be removed from
the display and permanently deleted.
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Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks
Display the Saved Tracks Submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice
to display the Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the
Navigation tab. Select Saved Tracks, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display
the Saved Tracks submenu.
Edit a saved track: From the Saved Tracks submenu, select Edit, and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select the track you want to edit
and press the RIGHT Cursor key.
When the Edit Track dialog box appears, use the Cursor keys to move between
fields. In the Name field, the UP and DOWN Cursor keys change the letter or
number. All upper and lower case letters are available, as well as digits 0-9 and
some punctuation characters. You can exit the Name field with the LEFT and
RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key. Select Save and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to save your changes.
Delete a saved track: From the Saved Tracks submenu, select Delete, and press
the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select the track you want
to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key. You will be asked to confirm deletion
before the track is permanently deleted.
Hide or display a saved track: From the Saved Tracks submenu, select Visibility,
and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select the track
you want to hide or display and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select
Hidden or Visible. Press the EXIT key to return to the Saved Tracks submenu.
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Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation
As soon as you know that you have a man overboard (MOB), you should
activate MOB navigation to maximize the chances for a successful rescue. MOB
navigation allows you to create an MOB waypoint to locate the point at which
your man went overboard and the relation of the boat to that point.
Activate MOB navigation: Press and hold the GOTO key for more than 1.5
seconds to activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function.
When MOB is activated, a MOB waypoint is created at the boat's current
position, regardless of whether the chart cursor is active or not. The MOB
waypoint has a large, distinctive icon. Once MOB is activated, any current
navigation will be cancelled and the current route will be discarded without
user notification. MOB navigation will begin immediately, and the MOB View
will show the following:
• The view will switch to the Chart View, and the elapsed time since MOB
was activated will be displayed.
• A line will be drawn from the boat's current position to the MOB
waypoint, and the MOB waypoint will be targeted.
• The latitude/longitude position of the MOB waypoint will be displayed
in an additional information box.
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Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation
Target surrounding
MOB waypoint
MOB waypoint
Line Drawn to
MOB Waypoint
from Boat's
Current Position
Name of MOB
Waypoint
Boat's current
position
Elapsed time
since MOB was
activated
Bearing to
MOB Waypoint
Position where
man fell overboard
COG: Course
Over Ground
SOG: Speed
Over Ground
Latitude and
Longitude of
Boat's Position
Cancel MOB navigation: Press the MENU key once to access Navigation
X-Press™ Menu. Select Cancel MOB, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Canceling MOB navigation removes the route and any waypoints created using
the GOTO key but does not remove any saved routes from memory.
Delete MOB waypoint: After you have cancelled MOB navigation, the MOB
waypoint will remain in the Navigation X-Press™ Menu until it is deleted.
1. Press the MENU key once to access the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Select the MOB waypoint, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.
3. Select Delete from the MOB waypoint submenu, and press the RIGHT
Cursor key again. The Confirmation dialog box will appear, allowing you
to confirm or cancel the deletion.
It is not possible to re-activate MOB or modify the current route without first
canceling MOB navigation. The Off Course trigger is also disabled and the Off
Course Alarm circle is not drawn. Any press of the GOTO key, or selection of
a GOTO menu option, will cause an error beep and a short message will be
displayed that will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Using Your 700 Series™ Control Head
Your 700 Series™ Chartplotter interface is easy to use. A combination of keys
and special features allows you to control what you see on the display. Refer to
the following illustration, and see Key Functions for more information.
2
3
4
1
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1
2
3
4
5
Screen
MENU key 7
INFO key
MARK key 8
ZOOM (-) key
EXIT key 9
ZOOM (+) key
GOTO key 10
VIEW PRESET keys 11
VIEW key
POWER/LIGHT key 12
6 4-WAY Cursor Control key
(LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN Cursor keys)
MMC/SD Card slot cover 13
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Key Functions
Your Chartplotter user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work
with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over
your fishing experience.
POWER/LIGHT Key
The POWER/LIGHT key is used to power the Chartplotter on and
off. You can also use the POWER/LIGHT key to adjust the
backlight and contrast of the display.
Power On the control head: Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power the unit on.
When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up
Options Menu.
Power Off the control head: Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3
seconds. A message will appear to indicate how many seconds there are until
shutdown occurs. To ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu
settings will be saved, your Chartplotter should always be turned off using the
POWER/LIGHT key.
Adjust the Backlight or the Display Background
Color: Press the POWER/LIGHT key to access the
Light and Background submenu. Use the 4-WAY
Cursor Control key to select Light or Background,
and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to
change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light
and Background submenu.
VIEW Key
The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the
VIEW key to advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW
cycles through all views available. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to
your fishing requirements (see Views or Views Menu Tab).
NOTE: Press the EXIT key to cycle through the views in reverse order.
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INFO Key
Info - Press the INFO key while in Bird's Eye or Chart View to
display information about objects that are near an active cursor.
If the cursor is not active, the Chart Info submenu
will be displayed. Press the DOWN Cursor key to
select Nearest Port, Nearest Tide Station, or
Nearest Current Station. Then press the RIGHT
Cursor key to display the requested information.
NOTE: The built-in UniMap™ does not contain Port,
Tide, or Current information. This information is only
available from optional purchase MMC/SD cards.
MENU Key
The MENU key is used to access the menu system.
Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to
view the Start-Up Options Menu.
X-Press™ Menu - Press the MENU key once to access the X-Press™ Menu. The
X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to the most frequently-used settings, and the
options on the X-Press™ Menu correspond with the current view or navigation
mode.
Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight your X-Press™ Menu choice, then
press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the setting. The X-Press™ Menu
will collapse temporarily and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu
setting change, which allows you to see the effects of your change immediately.
Reactivate the full X-Press™ Menu by pressing the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to
Advanced or Normal. See Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Main Menu - The full Main Menu is organized under tabbed headings to help
you find a specific menu item quickly. Your 700 Series™ Chartplotter has the
following menu tabs: Alarms, Navigation, Chart, Setup, Views, and
Accessories.
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Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu. Press the RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor keys to select a tab. Then press the DOWN or UP Cursor key to highlight
a menu option, and press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change a menu
setting.
4-WAY Cursor Control Key
(LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN Cursor keys)
The 4-Way Cursor Control key has multiple functions, depending
on the view, menu, or situation.
• Menu Selection - Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to highlight a
menu option, then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a
menu setting.
NOTE: Menu settings are implemented and saved immediately - no further action is
required.
• Active Cursor - Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and
the active cursor will appear on the screen. In any Chart View, the 4WAY Cursor Control key also pans the charts and highlights decluttered
waypoint icons.
NOTE: In Active Cursor mode, you can make the cursor move diagonally by pressing
in between two arrows on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key.
• Bird’s Eye View - The 4-WAY Cursor Control key controls the motion of
the eye point.
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MARK Key
Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a
waypoint. The MARK key function works if you have a GPS
receiver connected or if you have activated Screen Snapshot from the
Accessories menu tab. The waypoint location and characteristics are
influenced by the active features on the control head as follows:
• If the cursor is active, the waypoint will be marked at the cursor
location.
• If the cursor is not active, the waypoint will be marked at the boat
location.
• If Screen Snapshot is active, a waypoint will be created, and a screen
snapshot will also be saved to the optional-purchase MMC/SD card (see
Views: Screen Snapshot View). Navigation is not affected by the
Screen Snapshot feature.
NOTE: If Screen Snapshot is enabled but there is no GPS receiver connected, pressing
the MARK key will capture the screen image and display an error saying that a GPS
position fix is required to create a waypoint
NOTE: You must have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed for the screen
snapshot feature to work.
GOTO Key
The GOTO key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:
• If the Cursor is active, press the GOTO key while in any view to create
a waypoint and start navigation towards that waypoint. If the Cursor is
not active, press the GOTO key to display the saved waypoints list, and
then highlight a waypoint. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to begin
navigation.
• If the GOTO key is pressed and held for more than 1.5 seconds, the Man
Overboard (MOB) function is activated. Once MOB is activated, any
current navigation will be cancelled and the current route will be
discarded without user notification (see Man Overboard (MOB)
Navigation).
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ZOOM (+/-) Key
Press the - or + ZOOM keys while in any of the Chart or
Bird’s Eye Views to change the scale of the view to appear
closer or farther away.
VIEW PRESET Keys
The VIEW PRESET keys are used to save your three favorite views
for quick retrieval. Instead of using the VIEW key to cycle through
all the views to find the one you want, you can program the VIEW PRESET keys
to display a specific view immediately.
To program the VIEW PRESET keys:
1. Press the VIEW key or EXIT key until you see the view you want to save.
2. Press and hold one of the VIEW PRESET keys for several seconds. A
chime will indicate that the view has been saved. You can store up to
three views, one on each key.
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EXIT Key
The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:
• If an alarm is sounding, press the EXIT key to cancel the alarm.
• If a menu tab is selected, press the EXIT key to exit the menu mode and
return to the view.
• If a menu is active, press the EXIT key to return to the previous level in
the menu system.
• From any view, press the EXIT key to cycle through the available views
in reverse order.
• If the Cursor is active, press the EXIT key to remove the cursor from the
display.
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Key Functions
Multi-Media Card
(MMC)/SD Slot
Inserting an MMC/SD
into the Card Slot
The multi-media card (MMC)/SD slot on your
control head can be used with MMC/SD cards
(optional-purchase required) to add detailed
charts to your Chartplotter, update your
Chartplotter software, or export navigation data
from your Chartplotter.
NOTE: The MMC/SD Cards require a separate purchase. For more information, visit
our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center
at 1-800-633-1468.
To insert an MMC/SD card:
1. Remove the MMC/SD slot cover.
2. Position the MMC/SD card so that the label faces the right side of the
unit, and insert the card into the slot. Press down on the card until it
clicks into place.
3. Close the slot cover and turn the knob just 1/4 of a turn to close. Do
NOT overtighten, as this will not improve water resistance and may
damage the cover.
To remove an MMC/SD card:
1. Remove the MMC/SD slot cover.
2. Press the MMC/SD card into the slot and then release. The card will
eject from the slot.
Adding Maps to Your Chartplotter
Your 700 Series™ Chartplotter includes a built-in UniMap™. You can also purchase
MMC/SD cards with additional chart information for a particular location.
When you install the MMC/SD cards in your control head, your 700 Series™
Chartplotter will retrieve that chart and display it automatically (see Multi-Media
Card MMC/SD).
Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot
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Updating Software
Software updates can be added to your Chartplotter. Go to the Humminbird®
web site for information and computer requirements at www.humminbird.com
or call 1-800-633-1468.
In addition to your Chartplotter and personal computer with Internet access,
you will need one of the following optional-purchase accessories:
• MMC Card Reader (AS CR)
OR...
• PC Connect Cable (AS PC2)
NOTE: The MMC/SD Card Reader and PC Connect cable require a separate
purchase. For more information, visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or
contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
Updating Software requires the following top-level steps:
1. Log on to www.humminbird.com.
• Register your Chartplotter.
• Download HumminbirdPC™ to your computer.
2. Once you have registered your Chartplotter, you can access software
downloads from your online profile.
3a. MMC/SD Card: Follow the instructions provided with the MMC/SD
Card Reader to connect the MMC/SD Card Reader to a personal
computer and download the software update.
• Install the MMC/SD card with the updated software file into your
control head.
• Power on your control head. The Chartplotter will recognize the
new software and run through a series of prompts to confirm
software installation.
OR...
3b. PC Connect Cable: Follow the instructions included with the PC
Connect Cable to connect your Chartplotter to your computer.
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Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot
Exporting Navigation Data
You can export all saved Tracks, Waypoints, and Routes from your Chartplotter
to an optional-purchase MMC/SD card. The Export All Nav Data menu option is
available when User Mode is set to Advanced. See Main Menu: User Mode
and Navigation Menu Tab for more information.
To Export All Navigation Data:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced and that an optionalpurchase MMC/SD card is installed in the slot.
2. Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu, then press the
RIGHT Cursor key until the Navigation tab is selected.
3. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight Export All Nav Data.
4. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to export all navigation data. The Confirm
dialog box will appear. To confirm export, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel export, press the LEFT Cursor key.
NOTE: If no MMC card is installed, an error message will be displayed. Insert the MMC
card and try again.
NOTE: The MMC/SD cards and MMC/SD Card Reader require separate purchases. The
MMC/SD Card Reader accessory can be used in conjunction with your personal
computer to view and organize your exported navigation data. To purchase this
accessory, visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer
Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot
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Accessory Bus
Use the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of your Chartplotter.
Accessories plug directly into the Chartplotter, enabling Advanced features
such as WeatherSense® and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link. Additional
tabs and menu options will be added to the menu system automatically when
an accessory is plugged into the unit. In addition, multiple accessories can be
attached simultaneously. See Accessories Menu Tab and 700 Series™
Chartplotter Accessories in this manual, as well as your accessory's
Operations Manual for additional details.
NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense® and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link
require separate purchases. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or
contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details.
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Accessory Bus
Powering On the Unit
Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power on your Chartplotter. The Title screen is
shown until the Chartplotter begins operation. After the Title screen is
displayed, a 30 second Navigation Warning screen is shown. From these two
screens, you can access the following operation options:
• Start-Up Options Menu - While the Title screen is displayed, press the
MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu. Select Simulator to
learn how to use your Chartplotter before taking your boat on the water.
Additional menu options are also available from this menu. See The
Menu System: Start-Up Options Menu for more information.
• Normal Mode - While the Navigation Warning screen is displayed,
press the EXIT key. The Chartplotter will enter Normal mode for on-thewater operation.
• Demonstration Mode - If you don’t press any keys during the
Navigation Warning screen, the Chartplotter will enter Demonstration
Mode. Demonstration Mode can be turned off (see Setup Menu Tab:
Demonstration).
786ci Title Screen
Powering On the Unit
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The Menu System
The Menu System is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main
components of the menu system are as follows:
• Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key while the Title Screen is
displayed (during the power on sequence) to view the Start-Up Options
Menu. From the Start-Up Options Menu, you can choose the following
Chartplotter Modes: Normal, Simulator, System Status, and PC
Connect.
• X-Press™ Menu: The X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to the most
frequently-used settings, and the options on the X-Press™ Menu
correspond with the current view.
• Main Menu: The Main Menu is a standard set of menu settings which
are organized under the following tabbed headings: Alarms, Navigation,
Chart, Setup, Views, and Accessories.
NOTE: The X-Press™ Menu(s) and the Main Menu options can also be expanded or
simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal (see Main Menu: User
Mode).
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The Menu System
Start-Up Options Menu
To view the Start-Up Options Menu, press the MENU key while the Title Screen
is displayed during the power on sequence. See Powering On the Unit for more
information.
Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight a menu option, then press the
RIGHT Cursor key to start one of the following operation modes:
• Select Normal to use the Chartplotter on the water.
• Select the Simulator to learn how to use your Chartplotter before taking
your boat on the water.
• Select System Status to view system connections and conduct a unit
self-test.
• Select PC Connect to use the optional-purchase PC Connect Cable.
See the following pages for more information about each of these options.
Start-Up Options Menu
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Normal
Use Normal for on-the-water operation. Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power
on your Chartplotter. After the Title screen is displayed, a 30 second Navigation
Warning screen is shown. While the Navigation Warning screen is displayed,
press the EXIT key. The Chartplotter will enter Normal mode for on-the-water
operation.
Exit Normal operation by powering your Chartplotter off.
Simulator
Use Simulator to learn how to use your Chartplotter before taking your boat on the
water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that provides a randomly-updated
display which simulates on the water operation.
Selecting Simulator from the Start-Up Options Menu allows you to pre-configure
your Chartplotter for on-the-water operation. Any menu changes you make will
be saved for later use. We recommend going through this manual while using the
Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the display in the same way
as they would in Normal operation.
A message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are
using the Simulator.
Exit the Simulator by powering your Chartplotter off.
Simulator (shown with optional-purchase
Weathersense® attached)
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Start-Up Options Menu
System Status
Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test.
After you select System Status from the Start-Up Options Menu, press the
VIEW key to display the following options:
• Self Test
• Accessory Test
• GPS Diagnostic View.
Exit System Status by powering your Chartplotter off.
Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unit
serial number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software revision,
total hours of operation, and the input voltage.
Self Test Screen
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Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system.
System Status Accessory Test Screen
NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your
Chartplotter was powered up.
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Start-Up Options Menu
GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS
receiver. The sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its
satellite number and a signal strength bar. A dark gray bar indicates that the
satellite is being used to determine your current position. A light orange bar
indicates that the satellite is being monitored, but is not yet being used.
This view also reports the current position, local time and date, and other
numeric information. The current GPS Fix Type is reported as No Fix, 2D Fix, 3D
Fix, or Enhanced. An Enhanced fix has been augmented using information from
WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS. A 3D or Enhanced Fix is required for navigation.
HDOP (the Horizontal Dilution of Precision) is a GPS system parameter which
depends on the current satellite configuration. HDOP is used to calculate the
Estimated Position Error.
GPS Diagnostic View
Sky Chart
Satellite
Being Used
Satellite Being
Monitored
Current Latitude
and Longitude
PC Connect (with optional-purchase PC Connect cable only)
Use PC Connect to update the software of the Chartplotter control head. This
feature requires the use of the PC Connect Cable. Complete instructions are
included with the PC Connect Cable accessory. See Multi-Media Card
(MMC)/SD Slot: Updating Software for additional information.
NOTE: The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase. For more information visit
our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at
1-800-633-1468.
Exit PC Connect mode by powering the Chartplotter off.
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X-Press™ Menu
The X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your
most frequently-used settings. The options
provided on the X-Press™ Menu correspond
with the current view.
To use an X-Press™ Menu:
1. In any view, press the MENU key once to
open the X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to
highlight an X-Press™ Menu option, then
use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to
change the menu setting.
NOTE: The X-Press™ Menu will collapse temporarily
and the screen will update if it is affected by your
menu setting change, which allows you to see the
effects of your change immediately.
3. Reactivate the X-Press™ Menu by
pressing the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.
X-Press™ Menu
Total Screen Update - When you change any menu settings that affect the
current view, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the
menu to apply the change to the screen).
Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting the User Mode to
Normal or Advanced. See Main Menu: User Mode for details.
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X-Press™ Menu
Main Menu
The Main Menu provides the standard set of
menu options, including the settings that are
changed less frequently. The Main Menu is
organized under the following tabs to help you
find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms,
Navigation, Chart, Setup, Views, Accessories.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by
setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See
Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Main Menu
Normal User Mode
To use the Main Menu:
1. In any view, press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to highlight a menu tab.
3. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to select a specific menu option
under that tab.
4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys again to change a menu setting.
• A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to
additional menu options using the DOWN Cursor key.
• A right or left arrow on a menu option means that you can use the RIGHT
or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information.
• Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab.
Total Screen Update - When you change any menu settings that affect the
current view, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the
menu to apply the change to the screen).
Main Menu
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Quick Tips for the Main Menu
• From any menu option on a menu tab, press the EXIT key to jump directly
to the top of the tab.
• From the bottom of a menu tab, press the DOWN key to jump directly to
the top of the tab.
• From the top of a menu tab, press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to scroll
to the next tab. You can also jump to the beginning or end of the tab
rotation by repeatedly pressing the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.
• If there is a down arrow at the bottom of a menu tab, press the DOWN
Cursor key to scroll to additional menu options.
• If there is a right or left arrow on a menu option, press the RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor keys to make setting changes or see more information.
• If you press MENU or EXIT to leave the Main Menu and then return to the
Main Menu at a later time, the menu will open to the same tab as the last
time the Main Menu was displayed.
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Main Menu
User Mode (Normal or Advanced)
Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Chartplotter User
Mode to Normal or Advanced.
Normal Mode is the default setting when you first power on your 700 Series™
Chartplotter. Normal mode is provided for users who want greater simplicity and
fewer menu choices.
Advanced Mode is provided for users who want the highest level of control over
the Chartplotter. Several menu settings are added to the Main Menu when the User
Mode is changed to Advanced.
To change the User Mode setting:
1. Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu.
2. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight User Mode on the Setup main
menu.
3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the User Mode setting.
(Normal, Advanced, Default = Normal)
NOTE: Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you
switch back to Normal Mode.
For example, the Local Time Zone menu option is available when the User Mode is set
to Advanced. If you change the Local Time Zone settings while operating in Advanced
User mode, the settings you choose will continue to display on the screen even if you
switch back to Normal User Mode.
Main Menu
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Setup Tab, Normal Mode
Setup Tab, Advanced Mode
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Main Menu
Navigation X-Press™ Menu
(Navigation Views only)
The Navigation X-Press™ Menu provides a
shortcut to your most frequently-used settings.
Press the MENU key once while in any of the
Navigation views to access the Navigation
X-Press™ Menu.
NOTE: Menu options will vary depending on system
settings, such as whether you are currently navigating.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by
setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See
Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Navigation X-Press™ Menu
Navigation X-Press™ Menu
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Waypoint [Name]
(Only with an active cursor on a waypoint)
Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the Waypoints submenu for the waypoint
under your cursor.
To view the Waypoint [Name] Submenu:
1. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor onto an existing
waypoint and press the MENU key once, or use Cursor to Waypoint to
select a waypoint from the saved waypoints list.
2. Highlight Waypoint [Name] on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Waypoints submenu.
Waypoint Submenu
NOTE: See Navigation Menu Tab for more Waypoints information.
The Waypoint Submenu contains the following menu options:
Edit allows you to edit the Name, Position (Latitude and Longitude), and select
the Icon that will be used to represent the waypoint in the Chart views.
Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the saved waypoints list.
Target allows you to apply a target to a waypoint selected from the saved
waypoints list.
Grid allows you to apply a trolling grid to a waypoint selected from the saved
waypoints list.
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
Cursor to Waypoint
(Chart Views only)
Cursor to Waypoint allows you to quickly move the cursor to any saved
waypoint so that you can locate it or edit it.
NOTE: This X-Press™ Menu option only appears if you have saved waypoints.
To move the cursor to a saved waypoint:
1. Highlight Cursor to Waypoint on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate Cursor to Waypoint.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a waypoint, then press the
RIGHT Cursor key to select the destination waypoint.
Save Current Track
Save Current Track allows you to save the current
track being displayed. After the current track is saved, a new current track is
started.
NOTE: Save Current Track appears on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu after navigation
is stopped.
To Save Current Track:
1. Highlight Save Current Track on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate saving the current track.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To save the current track, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel saving the current track, press
the LEFT Cursor key.
Navigation X-Press™ Menu
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Clear Current Track
Clear Current Track allows you to clear the
current track being displayed and start a new track at the present position.
To Clear Current Track:
1. Highlight Clear Current Track on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate clearing the current track.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To clear the current track, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel clearing the current track, press
the LEFT Cursor key.
Save Current Route
(only when Navigating)
Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed. This
menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route.
To Save Current Route:
1. Highlight Save Current Route on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate saving the current route.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To save the current route, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel saving the current route, press
the LEFT Cursor key.
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
Skip Next Waypoint
(only when Navigating)
Skip Next Waypoint removes the next waypoint from the current route. This
menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route.
To Skip Next Waypoint:
1. Highlight Skip Next Waypoint on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate skipping the next waypoint.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To skip the next waypoint, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel skipping the next waypoint,
press the LEFT Cursor key.
Cancel Navigation
(only when Navigating)
Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This
menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route. This
will not delete a previously-saved route.
To Cancel Navigation:
1. Highlight Cancel Navigation on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate canceling navigation.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To cancel navigation, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To avoid canceling navigation, press the
LEFT Cursor key.
Navigation X-Press™ Menu
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Cancel MOB Navigation
(only when MOB Navigation is activated)
Cancel MOB Navigation removes the Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint and
exits Man Overboard mode. This menu option will only appear when you are
currently navigating in Man Overboard mode.
To Cancel MOB Navigation:
1. Highlight Cancel MOB Navigation on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate canceling MOB navigation.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To cancel MOB navigation, press
the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To avoid canceling MOB navigation,
press the LEFT Cursor key.
NOTE: After you have cancelled MOB navigation, the MOB waypoint will remain in the
Navigation X-Press™ Menu until it is manually deleted. From the Navigation X-Press™
Menu, select the MOB waypoint, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Select Delete from
the MOB waypoint submenu, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The Confirmation dialog
box will appear, allowing you to confirm or cancel the deletion.
Remove Target
(only if a Target is Active)
Remove Target removes the waypoint target from the display. This menu option
will only appear when a target has already been applied to a waypoint.
NOTE: See Introduction to Navigation: Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for
more information.
To Remove a Target:
1. Highlight Remove Target on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to remove the target.
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
Remove Grid
(only if a Grid is Active)
Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display. This menu option will
only appear when a grid has already been applied to a waypoint.
NOTE: See Introduction to Navigation: Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for
more information.
To Remove a Grid:
1. Highlight Remove Grid on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to remove the grid.
Waypoint [Name]
(Most recently-created waypoint)
Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the waypoints submenu for the most
recently created waypoint.
NOTE: You must have pressed the MARK key at least once since you last powered up
the Chartplotter for this menu option to appear.
To view the Waypoint [Name] Submenu:
1. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on
the screen, and press the MARK key once to save a waypoint.
2. Highlight Waypoint[Name] on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Waypoints submenu.
Waypoint [Name] Submenu
NOTE: See Navigation Menu Tab for more Waypoints information.
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The Waypoint Submenu contains the following menu options:
Edit allows you to edit the Name, Position (Latitude and Longitude) and select
the Icon that will be used to represent the waypoint in the Chart views.
Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the saved waypoints list.
Go To allows you to select a waypoint and start navigation toward that
waypoint, or add that waypoint to the end of the current route.
Target allows you to apply a target to a waypoint selected from the saved
waypoints list.
Grid allows you to apply a trolling grid to a waypoint selected from the saved
waypoints list.
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
Select Readouts
Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Instrument View, all the
Chart Views, and the Bird's Eye Views. The digital readouts are displayed in
fixed-position data windows which are arranged around the edges of the
screen. Data windows can also display digital readouts from supported
accessories such as Temp/Speed, or the data window can be hidden altogether.
NOTE: The availability of the digital readout information corresponds with the view
selected, the accessory attached, and whether or not you are navigating. See the
tables on the following pages to find your view and the data windows that are
available for each readout position in that view.
It is important to note the following:
• Standard Bird's Eye View and Chart View share the same set of nine
readouts, seven of which are adjustable. When you change the
readouts displayed on the Bird's Eye View, the readouts are also
changed on the Chart View.
• Bird's Eye Big Digits View, Chart Big Digits View, and Instrument
View share the same set of eight readouts. When you change the
readouts displayed on one of these views, the readouts are also
changed on the other two views. See Bird's Eye View, Chart View, and
Instrument View for more information.
To change Select Readouts:
1. Highlight Select Readouts on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the Select Readouts submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a Readout position, then
press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to choose what will be displayed in
that position. To hide the data window, select Off.
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Select Readouts: 8 Data Windows
Used by Bird's Eye Big Digits,
Chart Big Digits,
and Instrument View
Select Readouts: 9 Data Windows,
7 Adjustable, Used by Standard
Bird's Eye and Chart View
Default Chart View
Customized Chart View
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
Each data window can be set as shown below. The selections for each readout
will vary, depending on the view and readout position.
9 Data Windows, 7 Adjustable, Used by Standard Bird's Eye and Chart Views
Readouts 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7
COG
Course Over Ground:
Course Over Ground is the current direction the boat is traveling
measured in degrees from North (i.e. 321°, where 000° is North,
090° East, 180° is South, 270° is West). When the Course Over
Ground is equal to Bearing, the boat is said to be “On Course”
and will arrive at the destination in the most efficient manner.
See the Glossary for more information.
Off
The data window is turned off and hidden.
Position
Position is the current location (latitude, longitude) determined
by GPS.
SOG
Speed Over Ground:
Speed Over Ground is the measurement of the boat’s progress
across a given distance and is the speed measurement provided
by GPS. Accurate destination times can be derived from this
measurement. See the Glossary for more information.
Time
The current time.
Time + Date
The current time and date.
Triplog
Displays the triplog, which measures the elapsed time since last
reset, the distance traveled since last reset, and average speed
during timed interval.
Voltage
Power supplied to the control head.
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9 Data Windows, 7 Adjustable, Used by Standard Bird's Eye and Chart Views
Readouts 4 and 5
Bearing
Bearing is the direction to a destination waypoint measured
in degrees from North (i.e. 321°, where 000° is North, 090°
East, 180° is South, 270° is West).
CMG/SMG
Course Made Good/Speed Made Good:
Course Made Good is the angle between the starting point
on a route and the current position of the boat. The goal is to
have CMG and Track equal to the same number. See the
Course Made Good illustration. Speed Made Good is the
distance from the starting waypoint on the route divided by
the time elapsed since starting navigation on the route.
Off
The data window is turned off and hidden.
TRK/CMG
Track/Course Made Good:
The Track is the planned line of travel between two
waypoints and represents the most efficient path between
the two points because it is a straight line. The TRK is
measured in degrees. See above for an explanation of
Course Made Good.
TTG
Time To Go:
Time To Go is the estimated time required to reach the
destination waypoint. TTG is calculated using the SOG and DTG.
VMG
Velocity Made Good:
Velocity Made Good is the speed of travel relative to the next
waypoint on the route. The goal is for VMG to equal Speed.
WPTend/ETA/DTG
Waypoint End/Estimated Time of Arrival/Distance to Go:
Waypoint End is the last waypoint on the route. Estimated
Time of Arrival is the estimated time of arrival to the last
waypoint on the route. Distance To Go is the distance
between the current position of the boat and the last
waypoint on the route.
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
9 Data Windows, 7 Adjustable, Used by Standard Bird's Eye and Chart Views
Readouts 4 and 5 (con’t.)
WPTend/TTG/DTG
Waypoint End/Time To Go/Distance to Go:
Waypoint End is the last waypoint on the route. Time To Go
is the estimated time required to reach the last waypoint on
the route. TTG is calculated using the SOG and DTG.
Distance To Go is the distance between the current position
of the boat and the last waypoint on the route.
WPTnext/ETA/DTG
Waypoint Next/Estimated Time of Arrival/Distance to Go:
Waypoint Next is the next waypoint on the route.
Estimated Time of Arrival is the estimated time of arrival
to the next waypoint on the route. Distance To Go is the
distance between the current position of the boat and the
next waypoint on the route.
WPTnext/TTG/DTG
Waypoint Next/Time To Go/Distance to Go:
Waypoint Next is the next waypoint on the route. Time To Go
is the estimated time required to reach the next waypoint on
the route. TTG is calculated using the SOG and DTG.
Distance To Go is the distance between the current position
of the boat and the next waypoint on the route.
Waypoint/TTG
Waypoint/Time To Go:
Waypoint/Time To Go is the estimated time to reach the
next waypoint on the route.
XTE
Cross Track Error:
Cross Track Error is the straight-line distance of the boat
from the intended Track. XTE measures how far the boat
is off course and also triggers the Off Course Alarm.
Navigation X-Press™ Menu
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8 Adjustable Data Windows, Used by Bird's Eye Big Digits,
Chart Big Digits, and Instrument View
Readouts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Bearing
Bearing is the direction to a destination waypoint measured
in degrees from North (i.e. 321°, where 000° is North, 090°
East, 180° is South, 270° is West).
CMG/SMG
Course Made Good/Speed Made Good:
Course Made Good is the angle between the starting point
on a route and the current position of the boat. The goal is to
have CMG and Track equal to the same number. See the
Course Made Good illustration. Speed Made Good is the
distance from the starting waypoint on the route divided by
the time elapsed since starting navigation on the route.
COG
Course Over Ground:
Course Over Ground is the current direction the boat is
traveling measured in degrees from North (i.e. 321°, where
000° is North, 090° East, 180° is South, 270° is West). When
the Course Over Ground is equal to Bearing, the boat is said
to be “On Course” and will arrive at the destination in the
most efficient manner. See the Glossary for more
information.
Off
The data window is turned off and hidden.
Position
Position is the current location (latitude, longitude)
determined by GPS.
SOG
Speed Over Ground:
Speed Over Ground is the measurement of the boat’s
progress across a given distance and is the speed
measurement provided by GPS. Accurate destination times
can be derived from this measurement. See the Glossary for
more information.
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
8 Adjustable Data Windows, Used by Bird's Eye Big Digits,
Chart Big Digits, and Instrument View
Readouts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (con’t.)
TRK/CMG
Track/Course Made Good:
The Track Line is the planned line of travel between two
waypoints and represents the most efficient path between the
two points because it is a straight line. The TRK is measured in
degrees. See above for an explanation of Course Made Good.
TTG
Time To Go:
Time To Go is the estimated time required to reach the
destination waypoint. TTG is calculated using the SOG and DTG.
Time
The current time.
Time + Date
The current time and date.
Triplog
Displays the triplog, which measures the elapsed time since
last reset, the distance traveled since last reset, and average
speed during timed interval.
VMG
Velocity Made Good:
Velocity Made Good is the speed of travel relative to the next
waypoint on the route. The goal is for VMG to equal Speed.
Voltage
Power supplied to the control head.
WPTend/ETA/DTG
Waypoint End/Estimated Time of Arrival/Distance to Go:
Waypoint End is the last waypoint on the route. Estimated
Time of Arrival is the estimated time of arrival to the last
waypoint on the route. Distance To Go is the distance
between the current position of the boat and the last
waypoint on the route.
WPTend/TTG/DTG
Waypoint End/Time To Go/Distance to Go:
Waypoint End is the last waypoint on the route. Time To Go
is the estimated time required to reach the last waypoint on
the route. TTG is calculated using the SOG and DTG.
Distance To Go is the distance between the current position
of the boat and the last waypoint on the route.
Navigation X-Press™ Menu
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8 Adjustable Data Windows, Used by Bird's Eye Big Digits,
Chart Big Digits, and Instrument View
Readouts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (con’t.)
WPTnext/ETA/DTG Waypoint Next/Estimated Time of Arrival/Distance to Go:
Waypoint Next is the next waypoint on the route. Estimated
Time of Arrival is the estimated time of arrival to the next
waypoint on the route. Distance To Go is the distance between
the current position of the boat and the next waypoint on the
route.
WPTnext/TTG/DTG Waypoint Next/Time To Go/Distance to Go:
Waypoint Next is the next waypoint on the route. Time To Go
is the estimated time required to reach the next waypoint on
the route. TTG is calculated using the SOG and DTG. Distance
To Go is the distance between the current position of the boat
and the next waypoint on the route.
Waypoint/TTG
Waypoint/Time To Go:
Waypoint/Time To Go is the estimated time to reach the next
waypoint on the route.
XTE
Cross Track Error:
Cross Track Error is the straight-line distance of the boat from
the intended Track. XTE measures how far the boat is off
course and also triggers the Off Course Alarm.
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu
(Screen Snapshot View only)
Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu
The Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu
provides access to the image management
functions. Press the MENU key once while in
the Screen Snapshot View to access the
Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu.
NOTE: For more information, see Views: Screen
Snapshot View.
Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu
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Delete Image
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Screen Snapshot
View only)
Delete Image allows you to delete a single screen capture image from the
Screen Snapshot View. This menu option is only available when you have an
optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed, you are in Screen Snapshot View,
and you have selected an image thumbnail.
To delete an image:
1. From the Screen Snapshot View, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to
select the image you want to delete.
2. Highlight Delete Image on the Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu.
3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate deleting the image.
4. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To delete the image, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting the image, press the
LEFT Cursor key.
Delete All Images
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Screen Snapshot
View only)
Delete All Images allows you to delete all the images at once from the Screen
Snapshot View. This menu option is only available when you have an optionalpurchase MMC/SD card installed and you are in Screen Snapshot View.
To delete all images:
1. From the Screen Snapshot View, highlight Delete All Images on the
Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate deleting all images.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To delete all images, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting all images, press the
LEFT Cursor key.
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Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu
Alarms Menu Tab
From any view, press the MENU key twice to
access the Main Menu. The Alarms tab will be
the default selection.
NOTE: When an alarm is triggered, you can silence it
by pressing any key. The alarm will be silenced, and
will not be triggered again until a new instance of the
alarm condition is detected.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified
by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See
Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Alarms Menu
Alarms Menu Tab
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Low Battery Alarm
Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input
battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting. The battery alarm will
only sound for the battery that is connected to the Chartplotter. The Low
Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below
the safety margin that you have determined.
For instance, if you are running a trolling motor (battery operated), you would
want to set the Low Battery Alarm to sound before the battery voltage drops
too low for it to be used to start your main, gasoline-powered engine.
To change the Low Battery Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Low Battery Alarm
setting. (Off, 8.5V - 13.5V, Default = Off)
Aux. Temp. Alarm
(with optional-purchase temp. probe or Temp/Speed only)
Aux. Temp. Alarm sounds when the water temperature from the
Paddlewheel/Temperature Probe detected by the Chartplotter reaches the Aux.
Temp. Alarm setting, which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius
[International Models only].
For example, if the Aux. Temp. Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and the
water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees, the Aux. Temp. Alarm
will sound. Similarly, if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58
degrees, the Aux. Temp. Alarm will also sound.
To change the Aux. Temp. Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Aux. Temp. Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Aux. Temp. Alarm
setting. (Off, 33-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius], Default = Off)
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Alarms Menu Tab
Temp. Alarm
Temp. Alarm sounds when the water temperature
detected by the Chartplotter reaches the Temp. Alarm setting, which is either set
in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius [International Models only].
For example, if the Temp. Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water
temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp. Alarm will sound.
Similarly, if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp.
Alarm will also sound.
To change the Temp. Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Temp. Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Temp. Alarm
setting. (Off, 33-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius], Default = Off)
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Off Course Alarm
Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the
boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound
during navigation.
Arrival Alarm Circle
Off Course Limits
To change the Off Course Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Off Course Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Off Course Alarm
setting. (Off, 25 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models
only], Default = 300 ft, 100 m)
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Alarms Menu Tab
Arrival Alarm
Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either
exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint, or has entered the Arrival
Alarm Circle, based on the menu setting when navigating. Arrival Alarm allows
you to set how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the
Arrival Alarm will sound.
To change the Arrival Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Arrival Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Arrival Alarm
setting. (Off, 25 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models
only], Default = 150 ft, 50 m)
Drift Alarm
Drift Alarm allows you to set the size of a perimeter
around the boat’s anchored position. If the anchored boat drifts outside of that
perimeter, the Drift Alarm will sound.
Drift Alarm Perimeter
Drift Alarm
Circle
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To change the Drift Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Drift Alarm on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Drift Alarm setting.
(Off, 25 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models only],
Default = Off)
Alarm Tone
Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound.
A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can
select the tone that you can hear best.
To change the Alarm Tone setting:
1. Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Alarm Tone setting.
(High, Medium, Low, Default = Medium)
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Alarms Menu Tab
Navigation Menu Tab
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main
Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key to
select the Navigation tab.
NOTE: Menu options will vary depending on system
settings, such as whether you are currently navigating.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified
by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See
Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Navigation Menu Tab
Navigation Menu Tab
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Current Track
Current Track allows you to view the Current
Track submenu.
To view the Current Track Submenu:
1. Highlight Current Track on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Current Track submenu.
Current Track Submenu
The Current Track Submenu contains the following menu options:
Save allows you to save the current track.
Clear allows you to clear the current track.
Appearance allows you to change the style and color of the current track.
(Breadcrumb Trail, Dashed Line, Solid Line or Wide Line, and if a line, the color of
the line, or Color By Depth).
If you choose Color By Depth, you cannot choose one color to represent the
track; a color range will represent the different depths on the track instead,
from light green (shallowest) to black (deepest). You can change the depth
range associated with black by using Track Color Range menu setting (see
Navigation Main Menu: Track Color Range).
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Navigation Menu Tab
Saved Tracks
Saved Tracks Submenu
Saved Tracks allows you view the Saved
Tracks submenu.
To view the Saved Tracks Submenu:
1. Highlight Saved Tracks on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Saved Tracks submenu.
The Saved Tracks Submenu contains the following menu options:
Edit allows you to select a saved track and change its Name, Visibility, Style
and Color. Select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved
tracks list. Select a track to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. When the Edit
Track dialog box appears, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move between
fields and make changes to the following categories:
Name: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to change the name of the
saved track. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to move between
name fields, and press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the
letter or number of each field. All upper and lower case letters are
available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters.
Visibility: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select Hidden or
Visible.
Style: Press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose the track style
(appearance).
Color: If the track style you’ve chosen is a line style, the color field will
appear. Press the Up and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a color or shade.
NOTE: You can exit these fields with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the
EXIT key. Select Save to confirm your changes.
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Delete allows you to delete a track from the saved tracks list. Select Delete and
press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select the track you
want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key. To delete the track, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting the track, press the LEFT
Cursor key.
Default sets the default appearance of your tracks. Select Default and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to display the Default Track dialog box. Use the 4-WAY Cursor
Control key to move between fields and change the settings for Visibility, Style
and Color.
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Navigation Menu Tab
Waypoints
Waypoints allows you to view the
Waypoints submenu.
Waypoints Submenu
To view the Waypoints Submenu:
1. Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Waypoints submenu.
The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu options:
Create allows you to create a new waypoint and edit it immediately. The current
boat position will be used as the default, but you can set the coordinates to any
valid position. The icon used to represent the waypoint in the Chart views can
also be changed. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to create a waypoint and make
changes to the following settings:
Name: Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to move between name
fields, and press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or
number of each field. All upper and lower case letters are available, as
well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters.
Latitude & Longitude: Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to move
between latitude or longitude fields, and press the UP and DOWN
Cursor keys to change the coordinates of each field.
Icon: Select the Icon field and use the Up and Down Cursor keys to
scroll through a variety of icons to assign to your waypoint.
NOTE: You can exit these fields by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by
pressing the EXIT key. Select Save to confirm your changes.
Edit allows you to choose from the saved waypoints list, and then edit the
Name and Position (Latitude and Longitude), as well as assign an Icon to
represent the waypoint in the Chart views. Select Edit, and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list. Use the UP and DOWN Cursor
keys to choose a waypoint from the list, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to
display the Edit Waypoint Dialog box. Refer to the details above to change
waypoint settings.
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Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the saved waypoints list. Select
Delete, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list. Use
the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint, and press the RIGHT
Cursor key. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To delete the waypoint, press
the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting the waypoint, press the
LEFT Cursor key.
Cursor To allows you to move the cursor quickly to a waypoint from the saved
waypoints list. Select Cursor To, and press the Right Cursor key to view the
saved waypoints list. Use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint
from the list, and press the Right Cursor key again to initiate the cursor to that
waypoint.
Go To allows you to select a waypoint and start navigation toward that
waypoint or add that waypoint to the end of the current route. Select Go To, and
press the Right Cursor key to view the saved waypoints list, and use the UP and
DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint from the list. Press the Right Cursor
key again to initiate navigation.
Target allows you to apply a target to a waypoint selected from the saved
waypoints list. Select Target, and press the Right Cursor key to view the saved
waypoints list. Use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint from
the list. Press the Right Cursor key to apply a target to the waypoint you choose.
Grid allows you to apply a trolling grid to a waypoint selected from the saved
waypoints list. Select Grid, and press the Right Cursor key to view the saved
waypoints list. Use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint from the
list. Press the Right Cursor key to apply a trolling grid to the waypoint you choose.
NOTE: Only one waypoint can have either a target or a grid applied to it at one time. If
you apply a target or a grid to a new waypoint, the original waypoint will lose its target
or grid.
NOTE: The spacing of the rings on the waypoint target and the spacing of the gridlines
on the trolling grid is the same as the length of the scale bar on the left edge of the
display. Zooming in or out will decrease or increase the spacing, respectively.
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Navigation Menu Tab
Routes
Routes allows you to view the Routes
submenu.
Routes Submenu
To view the Routes Submenu:
1. Highlight Routes on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Routes submenu.
The Routes Submenu contains the following menu options:
Create allows you to create a new route from an empty route and add saved
waypoints to it immediately. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the Create
Route dialog box and make adjustments to the following settings:
Name: Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to move between name
fields, and press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or
number of each field. All upper and lower case letters are available, as
well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters.
Waypoints: Press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to highlight saved
waypoints, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to add them to the In Route
list.
In Route: Highlight a waypoint in the In Route list, and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to access the Waypoint In Route submenu. From this
submenu, you can move the waypoint up or down in the route order or
delete it from the list.
NOTE: You can exit these fields by pressing the LEFT Cursor key or by pressing the EXIT
key. Select Save to confirm your changes.
Edit allows you to select a saved route and change its name and the waypoints
in it. Select Edit, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved routes
list. Use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a route from the list, and
press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Edit Route dialog box. Refer to the
details above to change route settings.
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Delete allows you to delete a route from the saved routes list. Select Delete,
and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved routes list. Use the UP and
DOWN Cursor keys to choose a route, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The
Confirm dialog box will appear. To delete the route, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel deleting the route, press the LEFT Cursor key.
Travel allows you to choose a route from the saved routes list and use it as your
current route. Routes can be traveled in either the forward or reverse direction.
Select Travel, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved routes list.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to set the Direction you want to travel.
Then, use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a route, and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to select it. Navigation will begin immediately.
Info provides information about the route you choose from the saved routes list,
including the distance and bearing from each waypoint to the next. Select Info,
and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved routes list. Use the UP and
DOWN Cursor keys to choose a route, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to view
information about that route.
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Navigation Menu Tab
Chart Orientation
Chart Orientation allows you to select whether
the Chart views should be drawn North-Up or Course-Up.
To change the Chart Orientation setting:
1. Highlight Chart Orientation on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Chart Orientation
setting. (North-Up, Course-Up, Default = North-Up)
NOTE: The Chart Orientation setting does not apply to the Bird’s Eye View.
North Reference
North Reference allows you to have bearings
displayed with one of two orientations: True North or Magnetic North.
To change the North Reference setting:
1. Highlight North Reference on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the North Reference
setting. (True, Magnetic, Default = True)
Waypoint Decluttering
Waypoint Decluttering allows you to set the
declutter feature On or Off. When two or more waypoints overlap, or are
displayed close together on a chart view, the screen will automatically
declutter—waypoint names will shorten and the waypoint icons will change
into small blue icons.
To change the Waypoint Decluttering setting:
1. Highlight Waypoint Decluttering on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Waypoint
Decluttering setting. (On, Off, Default = On)
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Grid Rotation
Grid Rotation allows you to set the orientation of
the trolling grid in degrees, where a setting of 0° displays a standard North, South,
East, West alignment. See Waypoints for information on how to set a Grid.
NOTE: This feature may appear as either Trolling Grid Rotation or Grid Rotation,
depending on your model.
To change the Grid Rotation setting:
1. Highlight Grid Rotation on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Grid Rotation
setting. (0° to 89°, Default = 0°)
Trackpoint Interval
Trackpoint Interval allows you to select the time
period between trackpoints. The current track can only contain up to 20,000
trackpoints, so longer time periods cause the track to extend back further in
time, but will be less detailed.
NOTE: Trackpoint Interval works in conjunction with Track Min Distance. Both
conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the current track.
To change the Trackpoint Interval setting:
1. Highlight Trackpoint Interval on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Trackpoint Interval
setting. (1 second, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds or
60 seconds, Default = 1 second)
NOTE: During slow travel or drift, setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min
Distance to small values will allow you to increase the track resolution.
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Navigation Menu Tab
Track Min Distance
(Advanced)
Track Min Distance allows you to set a minimum distance of travel before a
trackpoint is added to the track. The Track Min Distance menu option is available
when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
NOTE: Track Min Distance works in conjunction with Trackpoint Interval. Both
conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the current track.
To change the Track Minimum Distance setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Track Min
Distance on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Track Min Distance
setting. (1 to 300 feet or 1 to 100 meters [International Units only],
Default = 16 ft, 5 m)
NOTE: During slow travel or drift, setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min
Distance to small values will allow you to increase the track resolution.
Track Color Range
Track Color Range allows you to set the depth range
that will be displayed as black, the deepest depth, when Color By Depth is selected
as the style for the current track (see Navigation Menu Tab: Current Track).
To change the Track Color Range:
1. Highlight Track Color Range on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Track Color Range
setting. (50 to 3000 feet or 20 to 1000 meters [International Units
only], Default = 50 ft, 20 m)
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Map Datum
(Advanced)
Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the
Chartplotter to match those of a paper map. The Map Datum menu option is
available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Map Datum setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Map
Datum on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Map Datum setting.
(Default = WGS 84)
Course Projection Line
Course Projection Line allows you to display or hide
an arrow extending from the bow of the boat that projects your current course, and
shows where the boat will go if you continue on your present course.
To change the Course Project Line setting:
1. Highlight Course Projection Line on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Course Projection
Line setting. (Hidden, Visible, Default = Visible)
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Navigation Menu Tab
Export All Nav Data
(Advanced)
Export All Nav Data allows you to export all saved Tracks, Waypoints, and Routes
to an MMC/SD card. The Export All Nav Data menu option is available when User
Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To Export All Navigation Data:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, and that an optionalpurchase MMC/SD card is installed in the slot, then highlight Export All
Nav Data on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to export all navigation data. The Confirm
dialog box will appear. To confirm export, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel export, press the LEFT Cursor key.
NOTE: If no MMC card is installed, an error message will be displayed. Insert the MMC
card and try again.
Delete All Nav Data
(Advanced)
Delete All Nav Data allows you to delete all saved Tracks, Waypoints, and
Routes. The Delete All Nav Data menu option is available when User Mode is
set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
This menu option should be used with caution!
To Delete All Navigation Data:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Delete All
Nav Data on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to delete all navigation data. The Confirm
dialog box will appear. To delete all navigation data, press the RIGHT
Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting all navigation data, press the
LEFT Cursor key.
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Continuous Navigation Mode
Continuous Navigation Mode allows you to
continue to navigate and fish around a particular waypoint, even if you pass
over it multiple times.
To activate or de-activate Continuous Navigation:
1. Highlight Continuous Navigation Mode on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn Continuous Navigation
Mode On or Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)
GPS Receiver Override
(Advanced)
GPS Receiver Override allows you to set which GPS receiver to use if you have
multiple GPS receivers plugged into your system. These multiple GPS receivers
may either be internal, external, or connected via the InterLink™. If you select
Auto, your unit will select a GPS receiver automatically.
NOTE: If only one GPS receiver is plugged into your Chartplotter, then Auto will be the
only option shown.
To activate or de-activate GPS Receiver Override
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight GPS
Receiver Override on the Navigation main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to select which GPS receiver to
use. (Default = Auto)
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Navigation Menu Tab
Chart Menu Tab
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main
Menu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to
select the Chart tab.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified
by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See
Main Menu: User Mode for details.
Chart Menu
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Chart Detail Level
Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much
chart detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views.
• Basic shows land areas, ports, obstructions and restricted areas.
• Navigation shows navaids, landmarks, ferryways and navigation routes
in addition to the Basic information.
• Underwater shows depth contours, fishing areas, underwater wrecks,
tides and currents in addition to the Basic and Navigation information.
• All shows roads, buildings, railways, and other notations in addition to
the Basic, Navigation, and Underwater information.
To change the Chart Detail Level setting:
1. Highlight Chart Detail Level on the Chart main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Chart Detail Level
setting. (Basic, Navigation, Underwater, All, Default = All)
NOTE: Some chart details are only available with optional-purchase MMC/SD cards.
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Chart Menu Tab
Map Borders
Map Borders allows you to display or hide map
borders. The dotted lines of a Map Border indicate an area which contains a
different map.
Map Borders
Map
Borders
To change the Map Borders setting:
1. Highlight Map Borders on the Chart main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Map Borders
setting. (Hidden, MMC/SD Only, All Visible, Default = MMC/SD Only)
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Lat/Lon Grid
Lat/Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid
showing latitude and longitude lines.
To change the Lat/Lon Grid setting:
1. Highlight Lat/Lon Grid on the Chart main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Lat/Lon Grid setting.
(Hidden, Visible, Default = Hidden)
Spot Soundings
Spot Soundings allows you to display or hide spot
soundings, which are depth measurements shown on the chart.
NOTE: Spot Soundings are only available with optional-purchase MMC/SD cards.
To change the Spot Soundings setting:
1. Highlight Spot Soundings on the Chart main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Spot Soundings
setting. (Hidden, Visible, Default = Hidden)
Navaids on Bird’s Eye View
Navaids on Bird’s Eye View allows you to display
or hide additional navigational aids in Bird’s Eye View, such as lights and buoys.
NOTE: You will see more navigational aids with an optional-purchase MMC/SD card.
To change the Navaids on Bird’s Eye View setting:
1. Highlight Navaids on Bird’s Eye View on the Chart main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Navaids on Bird’s
Eye View setting. (Hidden, Visible, Default = Visible)
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Shaded Depth
Shaded Depth allows you to change the depth
used for shading on the chart views.
To change the Shaded Depth setting:
1. Highlight Shaded Depth on the Chart main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Shaded Depth setting.
(Off, 1 to 180 Feet, or 1 to 60 Meters [International Units only],
Default = 15 ft, 5 m)
Set Simulation Position
(Advanced)
Set Simulation Position allows you to set the position of the boat used in the
Simulator. The Set Simulation Position menu option is available when User
Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To set the Simulation Position:
1. Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to activate the cursor
and move it to the coordinates where you want start the simulation.
NOTE: The cursor must be active in order for this procedure to work.
2. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Set
Simulation Position on the Chart main menu.
3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to change the Simulation Position setting.
The Confirm dialog box will appear. To confirm the setting, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel the setting, press the LEFT
Cursor key.
NOTE: If the cursor was not active before you began this procedure, an error message
will appear. Exit the menu, set the cursor, then try again.
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Set Map Offset
(Advanced)
Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by your Chartplotter.
The Set Map Offset menu option is available when User Mode is set to
Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
NOTE: The Map Offset will be applied to all maps and not just the map that requires
the correction. The Map Offset should be cleared if a different map is to be used.
To change the Map Offset setting:
1. Press the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to activate the cursor and move it
to the location where the Map Offset will be applied.
NOTE: The cursor must be active in order for this procedure to work.
2. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Set Map
Offset on the Chart main menu.
3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to set the Map Offset. The Confirm dialog
box will appear. To confirm the setting, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel the setting, press the LEFT Cursor key.
NOTE: If the cursor was not active before you began this procedure, an error message
will appear. Exit the menu, set the cursor, then try again.
Clear Map Offset
(Advanced)
Clear Map Offset allows you to clear the Map Offset. The Clear Map Offset
menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu:
User Mode) and a Map Offset is currently active.
To Clear Map Offset:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Clear Map
Offset on the Chart main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to clear the Map Offset.
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Chart Menu Tab
Setup Menu Tab
From any view, press the MENU key twice to
access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the
RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.
NOTE: Menu options will vary depending on which
accessories are attached to the unit.
NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by
setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See Main
Menu: User Mode for details.
Setup Menu Tab
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Units - Depth
Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all
depth-related readouts.
To change the Units - Depth setting:
1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Units - Depth
setting. (Domestic Models: Feet, Fathoms; International Models:
Meters; Default = Feet/Meters)
Units - Temp
(International only)
Units - Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature-related readouts.
International Models only.
To change the Units - Temp setting:
1. Highlight Units - Temp on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Units - Temp setting.
(Celsius, Fahrenheit; Default = Celsius)
Units - Distance
Units - Distance selects the units of measure for all
distance-related readouts, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed
Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if the
GPS Receiver is connected.
To change the Units - Distance setting:
1. Highlight Units - Distance on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Units - Distance
setting. (Domestic Models: Statute Miles, Nautical Miles, Default =
Statute Miles; International Models: Meters/Kilometers,
Meters/Nautical Miles, Feet/Statute Miles, Feet/Nautical Miles,
Default = Meters/Kilometers)
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Setup Menu Tab
Units - Speed
Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speedrelated readouts, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is
connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if the GPS Receiver
is connected.
To change the Units - Speed setting:
1. Highlight Units - Speed on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Units - Speed
setting. (Domestic Models: mph, kts; International Models: kph;
Default = mph/kph)
User Mode
User Mode sets the menu system to Normal or
Advanced. When set to Normal (default setting), the basic set of menu options
are shown in the menu system. When set to Advanced, additional menu
options are added to the menu system. See Main Menu: User Mode for
details.
To change the User Mode setting:
1. Highlight User Mode on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the User Mode setting.
(Normal, Advanced, Default = Normal)
Language
(International only)
Language selects the display language for menus. International Models only.
To change the Language setting:
1. Highlight Language on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Language setting.
(Default = English)
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Triplog Reset
Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero, and will
appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is
connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if the GPS Receiver
is connected.
The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance
traveled since last reset, and average speed.
NOTE: See Navigation X-Press™ Menu: Select Readouts to find out how to display
Triplog information on the screen.
To Reset Triplog:
1. Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate Triplog Reset.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To reset the Triplog, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel Reset Triplog, press the LEFT
Cursor key.
Restore Defaults
Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their
factory defaults.
Use this menu choice with caution!
To Restore Defaults:
1. Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate restoring defaults.
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To reset the defaults, press the
RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel Restore Defaults, press the
LEFT Cursor key.
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Setup Menu Tab
Aux. Temp. Offset
(Advanced)
Aux. Temp. Offset will adjust the aux. temperature readout (the temperature on
the optional-purchase temperature probe or Temp/Speed accessory) by the
amount entered. This menu option is available when the User Mode is set to
Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Aux. Temp. Offset setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Aux.
Temp. Offset on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Aux. Temp. Offset
setting. (-10.0 to +10.0 degrees, Default = 0)
Temp. Offset
(Advanced)
Temp. Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered. This
menu option is available when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main
Menu: User Mode).
To change the Temp. Offset setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Temp.
Offset on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Temp. Offset
setting. (-10.0 to +10.0 degrees, Default = 0)
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Speed Calibration
(Advanced, with Temp/Speed only)
Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered,
and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the
paddlewheel has moved at least once, and when the User Mode is set to
Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Speed Calibration setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Speed
Calibration on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Speed Calibration
setting. (-20% to +20%, Default = 0%)
Local Time Zone
(Advanced)
Local Time Zone selects your time zone in reference to the time reported by the
GPS receiver when Time+Date is selected as a Digital Readout (see Navigation
X-Press™ Menu: Select Readouts). This menu option is available when the
User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Local Time Zone:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Local Time
Zone on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Local Time Zone.
(Default = EST [UTC-5] - Eastern Standard Time)
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Setup Menu Tab
Daylight Saving Time
(Advanced)
Daylight Saving Time adjusts the time display to account for local Daylight
Saving Time when Time+Date is selected as a Digital Readout (see Navigation
X-Press™ Menu: Select Readouts).
Selecting On adds one hour to the time display adjusted for your local time
zone. Selecting Off leaves the time display as adjusted for your local time zone.
This menu option is available when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see
Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Daylight Saving Time setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Daylight
Saving Time on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn Daylight Saving Time On
or Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)
Position Format
(Advanced)
Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position
display. This menu option is available when the User Mode is set to Advanced
(see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Position Format setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Position
Format on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Position Format.
(dd.ddddd°, dd°mm.mmm', or dd°mm'ss", Default = dd°mm.mmm')
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Time Format
(Advanced, International only)
Time Format changes the time format used by the unit. This menu option is
available when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User
Mode). International Models only.
Time Format selects a 12 hour or 24 hour format for the time of day displayed
when Time + Date is selected as a Digital Readout (see Navigation X-Press™
Menu: Select Readouts).
To change the Time Format:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Time
Format on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Time Format. (12
hour, 24 hour, Default = 12 hour)
Date Format
(Advanced, International only)
Date Format changes the date format used by the unit. This menu option is
available in International Models only and when the User Mode is set to
Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
Date Format selects the format for the date display when Time + Date is
selected as a Digital Readout (see Navigation X-Press Menu: Select
Readouts).
To change the Date Format:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Date
Format on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Date Format.
(mm/dd/yy, dd.mm.yy or yy.mm.dd, Default = mm/dd/yy)
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Setup Menu Tab
Digits Format
(Advanced)
Digits Format allows you to add a tenth decimal place to readouts such as
Temperature and Depth. The format can be changed to small format, large
format, or no format. This menu option is available when the User Mode is set
to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Digits Format setting:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Digits
Format on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Digits Format
setting. (Small tenths, Large tenths, No tenths, Default = Small tenths)
NMEA Output
(Advanced)
NMEA Output turns the NMEA* output on or off. This menu option is available
when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
NMEA Output should be turned On if you connect the NMEA Output wires of
the GPS Receiver cable to another NMEA-compatible device, such as an
autopilot.
*NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data
communication.
The following NMEA sentences are output when NMEA Output is turned On:
DPT- Depth
MTW - Water Temperature
GLL - Lat/Lon Position
GGA - GPS Fix Data
RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
VTG - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
ZDA - Time and Date
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When navigating, the following NMEA sentences are also output when
NMEA Output is turned On:
APB - Autopilot Sentence B
BWR - Bearing and Distance to Waypoint
RMB - Recommended Minimum Navigation Info
To turn NMEA Output on or off:
1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight NMEA
Output on the Setup main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the NMEA Output to On
or Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)
Demonstration
Demonstration deactivates the Demonstration Mode
feature (see Powering On the Unit).
To turn Demonstration on or off:
1. Highlight Demonstration on the Setup menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn Demonstration On or Off.
(Off, On, Default = On)
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Views Menu Tab
From any view, press the MENU key twice to
access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the
RIGHT Cursor key until the Views tab is selected.
This menu tab allows you to set the available
views to either hidden or visible in the view
rotation. The view will be removed from the view
rotation if it is set to Hidden and will be displayed
in the view rotation if it is set to Visible.
NOTE: See Views for more information.
The following views are available:
Views Menu
• Bird's Eye No Readouts View
• Bird's Eye View
• Bird's Eye Big Digits View
• Chart No Readouts View
• Chart View
• Chart Big Digits View
• Instrument View
• Screen Snapshot View
• Self Test
• Accessory Test
• GPS Diagnostic View.
To Hide or Show a view:
1. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a View from the Views
main menu.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the status of the view
from Hidden to Visible or vice versa.
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Accessories Menu Tab
From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu,
then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Accessories tab is selected.
If there are not accessories attached to the Accessory Bus, Screen Snapshot
will be the only menu choice available. If an accessory is attached, however,
additional menu choices that support the accessory will be added
automatically. See the Operations Manual that comes with your accessory for
detailed information.
Accessories Menu Tab
(no accessories attached)
Accessories Menu Tab
(with accessories attached)
NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense® and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link
require separate purchases. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or
contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details.
Using Screen Snapshot
Screen Snapshot activates the screen snapshot
function. When Screen Snapshot is enabled, pressing the MARK key creates a
saved screen capture on the optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed in your
unit’s card slot. All active menus, dialog boxes, warnings and messages are
captured and saved automatically.
NOTE: For more information, see Views: Screen Snapshot View and Screen
Snapshot X-Press™ Menu.
NOTE: You must have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed for the Screen
Snapshot feature to work.
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Accessories Menu Tab
To turn Screen Snapshot on or off:
1. Highlight Screen Snapshot on the Accessories main menu.
3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn Screen Snapshot On or Off.
(Off, On, Default = Off)
To make a Screen Snapshot (Screen Snapshot must be enabled):
1. Make sure you have installed an optional-purchase MMC/SD card into
your card slot.
2. From any view you want to capture, press the MARK key.
• When you start a screen capture, a message will appear to indicate
that a waypoint has been created at the cursor location on the
screen, and the screen will freeze while the snapshot is being
saved to the MMC/SD.
• A status dialog box will appear that shows the file number assigned
to the screen capture (.PNG) as well as the progress of the save as a
percentage. Screen Snapshot file names start with an “S.”
• A waypoint created by a screen snapshot shares the same file
name and has a screen snapshot icon.
NOTE: Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature. Also, if Screen
Snapshot is enabled but there is no GPS receiver connected, pressing the MARK key will
capture the screen image and display an error saying that a GPS position fix is required
to create a waypoint.
NOTE: The speed of the capture depends on the type of card you use; in general, SD
cards capture the screen faster than MMC cards.
To view saved screen snapshots:
1. Make sure that the optional-purchase MMC/SD card used to capture
the screen is installed in the card slot.
2. Press the VIEW key until you see the Screen Snapshot View.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the available
screen snapshot thumbnails. The selected thumbnail will be
highlighted with arrows. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the full
image.
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• When you highlight a screen snapshot thumbnail, the amount of
space remaining on the MMC/SD card will be displayed in the
information box.
• A red border around the full screen indicates that the view is a
saved screen capture, not a “live” view.
• Press the DOWN Cursor key to view the next screen snapshot.
• Press the LEFT Cursor key to return to the Screen Snapshot View
file list.
To delete saved screen snapshots
You can delete the highlighted image, or all captured images, using the Screen
Snapshot X-Press™ Menu.
1. From the Screen Snapshot View, press the MENU key once to access
the Screen Snapshot X-Press™ Menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor key to select Delete Image or Delete All
Images, and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to complete your
selection. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To confirm the deletion,
press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel the deletion, press
the LEFT Cursor key.
You may view data files associated with each screen snapshot by removing the
MMC/SD card from your unit and installing it in your optional-purchase MMC/SD
card reader connected to a PC. Use Windows Explorer to see the contents of your
MMC/SD card.
You will notice that a .DAT (or a .TXT) file is created for every .PNG screen capture.
This data file includes the thumbnail view, and is required to view the screen
snapshot from your unit, so don’t delete these files.
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Accessories Menu Tab
Troubleshooting
Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read the
following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines
may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid
sending your unit back for repair.
Chartplotter Doesn’t Power Up
If your Chartplotter doesn’t power up, use the Installation Guide that also
comes with it for specific confirmation details, making sure that:
• The power cable is properly connected to the Chartplotter control head.
• The power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal
and black to negative terminal or ground.
• The fuse is operational.
• The battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts.
Correct any known problems, including removing corrosion from the battery
terminals or wiring, or actually replacing the battery if necessary.
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Display Problems
There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may
cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control
head. Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and
possible solutions:
Problem
Possible Cause
The control head loses
power at high speeds.
If the power output of your boat’s engine is unregulated,
the control head may be protecting itself using its
over-voltage protection feature. Make sure the input
voltage does not exceed 20 Volts.
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Troubleshooting
Finding the Cause of Noise
Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds,
and high sensitivity readings. One or more of the following sources can cause
noise or interference:
Possible Source of Noise
Isolation
Other electronic devices
Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see
if the problem goes away, then turn them on
one at a time to see if the noise re-appears.
The boat’s engine
To determine whether the boat’s engine is the
source of the noise, increase the RPMs while
the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if
the noise increases proportionately; if noise
appears when you rev the engine, the
problem could be the spark plugs, alternator,
or tachometer wiring. Replace the spark plugs
with resistor plugs, install an alternator filter,
or route the control head power and
transducer cables away from the engine
wiring.
Cavitation from the boat’s
propeller
Turbulence created by the propeller can cause
noise; make sure the transducer is mounted
at least 15” (38 cm) from the propeller, and that
the water flows smoothly over the face of the
transducer at all times.
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700 Series™ Chartplotter Accessories
Accessories customize the 700 Series™ Chartplotter to your needs and enable
you to stay on the edge of new technology. When an accessory is connected to
the 700 Series™ Chartplotter, additional menus and readouts are added
automatically to the Main Menu System. Accessories available today that are
supported by your Chartplotter include:
WeatherSense® Fishing Condition Monitor: purchase and plug in the
WeatherSense® accessory to your 700 Series™ Chartplotter to obtain
barometric pressure readouts and trend data in real time.
GPS Connection Cable: purchase the GPS Connection Cable in order to
connect a handheld or other NMEA* GPS-compatible device that you may
already own to your 700 Series™ Chartplotter.
*NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data
communication.
Wireless Sonar Link (WSL) purchase the Wireless Sonar Link (WSL) accessory
to receive remote sonar signals from a SmartCast® Remote Sonar Sensor (RSS).
Radio signals from the RSS are received by the WSL and transmitted over the
Accessory Bus to the 700 Series™ Chartplotter.
PC Connect Cable: Purchase the PC Connect Cable to connect the 700 Series™
Chartplotter to a PC in order to upload product software updates and new features
obtained from www.humminbird.com. This accessory requires the MSWindowscompatible HumminbirdPC™ software downloaded from our web site to your PC
in order to communicate with the 700 Series™ Chartplotter.
Downriggers are the key to catching fish you otherwise couldn’t even touch. And
now Humminbird’s CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller makes operation of up
to six Cannon® Mag 20 DT or Mag 20 DT/HS downriggers incredibly easy. Using
the controls on your Chartplotter, deploy or retrieve downriggers, hold a specific
distance off the bottom, cycle downriggers between two depths, and adjust the
Positive Ion Control. Even see temperature and water clarity at depth and speed
at the ball right on-screen when using the Cannon® Speed-n-Temp. You’ll never
be shorthanded again, just make adjustments from the helm, while your mate
rigs the lines and brings in the fish!
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Accessories
With the new InterLink™ Network Connection, you can now share GPS
position, waypoints, routes and your current track between two Humminbird®
Chartplotters in real time. Mark a waypoint at the console, and it’s instantly
available on the second unit. No matter where you’re at on the boat, you’ll have
access to your critical fishing and navigation information. Plus, daisy chain
InterLink™ with other System Modules and you’ll have a network that lets you
share digital data around the boat. It’s a simply, clearly, better networking
solution!
Humminbird’s AS WX 1 weather accessory provides anglers with access to
continuously-updating weather conditions. The AS WX 1 uses sophisticated
technology to track nationwide weather information for more than 20 different
weather conditions, including precipitation, wind, lightning, and full forecasts
for more than 150 cities across the country, then scales and customizes this
detail to the angler’s specific location. See the AS WX 1 accessory guide
for details.
Be sure to check out our web site www.humminbird.com for additional new and
exciting accessories to grow your 700 Series™ Chartplotter!
NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. You can visit our website at
www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for
additional details.
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Specifications
Power Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 VDC
LCD Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 V x 640 H
Current Draw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 mA
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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Glossary
GPS & Navigation Terms:
Acquisition Time: The length of time that a GPS receiver typically takes to
determine a position from at least three satellites. Humminbird® GPS receivers
provide very fast acquisition times (under one minute), permitting users to get out
on the water faster.
Alarm, Arrival: The audible alert that sounds when the boat is equal to or less than
the alarm setting (25 feet – 3000 feet) from the location of the destination waypoint.
Alarm, Drift: Drift Alarm is an audible alert that sounds when the boat is equal to
or over the alarm setting (25 feet – 3000 feet) from the location where the alarm
was turned on.
Alarm, Off-Course: Off-Course Alarm is an audible alert that sounds when the
boat’s distance from the intended Track, (Cross Track Error), is equal to or over the
alarm setting (25 feet – 3000 feet). See Track and Cross Track Error.
Altitude: Altitude measures height above sea level. Altitude is a measurement that
can be provided by GPS.
Bearing (BRG): Bearing is the direction to a destination waypoint measured in
degrees from North (i.e. 321°, where 000° is North, 090° East, 180° is South,
270° is West).
Chartplotter: Chartplotter describes a navigation device that shows Present
Position on a Map, along with Tracks, Waypoints, and Routes. All Chartplotters are
also considered Trackplotters. All Humminbird® GPS Combo units are
Chartplotters. See Trackplotter.
Cold Start: Cold Start refers to the procedure that a GPS receiver must perform
when it does not have historical information regarding its current location. This
procedure typically lasts for several minutes, and may be experienced upon first
power up of the receiver, or if the receiver has been moved a great distance.
Course Over Ground (COG): Course Over Ground is the current direction the boat
is traveling measured in degrees from North (i.e. 321°, where 000° is North, 090°
East, 180° is South, 270° is West). When the Course Over Ground is equal to
Bearing, the boat is said to be “On Course” and will arrive at the destination in the
most efficient manner. COG is often confused with Heading. See Heading.
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Cross Track Error (XTE): Cross Track Error is the straight-line distance of the boat
from the intended Track. XTE measures how far the boat is off course, and also
triggers the Off Course Alarm. See Track.
Differential GPS (DGPS): Differential GPS is a system to improve the position
accuracy of the Department of Defense GPS through the use of secondary
“correction signals” broadcast from ground stations around the coastal United
States and on some inland waterways. These correction signals are provided by
the USCG and received by an auxiliary Differential Beacon Receiver (DBR) that
connects to the GPS receiver. The advent of WAAS has largely negated the need
for the added expense of a DBR in the United States.
Distance To Go: Distance To Go is the straight-line distance between Present
Position and the Destination Waypoint. DTG and SOG (Speed Over Ground) are
used to calculate Time To Go. See Time to Go and Speed Over Ground.
Estimated Position Error (EPE): Estimated Position Error is a calculation that
indicates the potential position inaccuracy the user may experience due to a
variety of GPS factors which include satellite position in the sky, signal strength
and others factors.
Fix Type: Fix Type indicates whether the GPS receiver is providing 2D fix or 3D fix. A
2D fix requires only three satellites and provides only latitude and longitude. A 3D fix
requires four or more satellites, and provides latitude, longitude and altitude.
GPS: GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System. GPS provides accurate
position (latitude, longitude, altitude) information virtually anywhere on the earth
through satellite technology and personal receivers on the ground. A series of
geosynchronous satellites broadcast a unique signal toward the earth once per
second. A GPS receiver, such as that included with many Humminbird® products,
receives the signals from these satellites and is able to determine position based
on very slight differences in the time each signal is received and the receiver’s
knowledge of the location of each of the satellites.
Heading: Heading describes the direction the boat is pointing and is measured in
degrees (i.e. 321°, where 000° is North, 090° East, 180° is South, 270° is West).
Due to wind and waves, the boat is often traveling in a slightly different direction
than it is heading, and therefore Heading is often confused with Course Over
Ground. See Course Over Ground.
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Map Datum: A Map Datum refers to a particular survey of the earth’s surface that
was referenced when creating a chart (i.e. WGS84). Since the earth is not flat, and
not even consistently round, a mathematical model must be used to translate
coordinates from the sphere of the earth to the flat surface of a chart. This
mathematical model is the Map Datum. Historically, many different Map Datums
have been used around the world to create maps; often a reference to the Map
Datum can be found in the legend of a paper map. It is important to select the
correct Map Datum setting in your fishfinder when comparing GPS position to a
paper chart to avoid slight position inaccuracies. Almost all electronic charts use
the WGS84 Map Datum and therefore, they do not require setting changes.
MMC: MMC is an acronym for Multi Media Card. An MMC is a postage stampsized memory device used to store electronic data such a maps, waypoints, routes
and other information. MMC is a very rugged format suitable for the marine
environment, but it is not waterproof. The MMC is removable from Humminbird®
products, and can be used in a PC that is equipped with an appropriate card
reader. MMC is the same format that many digital cameras use. See SD.
North, Magnetic: North is the principle reference point of the compass (i.e. North
is 000°). Magnetic North relies on the earth’s magnetic field to align a metal
pointer generally towards True North. However, due to local variations in the
earth’s magnetic field around the globe, the difference between True North and
Magnetic North can be greater than 10°. See True North.
North, True: North is the principle reference point of the compass (i.e. North is
000°). True North uses the axis of the rotation of the earth as the reference for
North and is constant for all points on the earth. Most GPS units default to True
North as the setting. The GPS heading may vary from the boat compass heading
because the compass uses Magnetic North. Humminbird® GPS units provide the
option of selecting True or Magnetic readouts by using the North Reference menu.
See Magnetic North.
Present Position: Present Position is the current location (latitude, longitude)
determined by GPS. The Present Position is indicated on-screen by a directional
boat icon if the boat is moving, or a round symbol if the boat is stationary.
Route: A Route is series of waypoints linked together in a specific sequence to
define a navigation path between two points, and saved in the fishfinder’s
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memory. Routes are often used when frequently traveling between two or more
locations because it is a faster and more accurate method than repeatedly
selecting individual waypoints each time one travels through the same area.
Routes consist of a Start Waypoint, an End Waypoint, and a series of waypoints
in between. Users can begin navigation at the beginning, the end (to run the route
in reverse) or at any waypoint in between. See Waypoint.
SD: SD is an acronym for Secure Digital. An SD card is virtually identical in
function to an MMC; however, the speed at which information can be accessed is
generally faster, the storage capacity is generally larger, and the card has security
features which can be used to prevent extracting the data from the card. SD is the
same format that many digital cameras use. See MMC.
Selective Availability: Selective Availability (SA) is a GPS system “feature” that
can be implemented by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to degrade the
accuracy of GPS positioning information. With SA active, the GPS is accurate to
within 100 meters 95% of the time. With SA inactive, the GPS is accurate to within
45 meters 95% of the time. Currently, SA is inactive and the consumer can enjoy
the greater precision GPS provides; however, the DoD reserves the right to activate
SA at any time.
Speed Over Ground (SOG): Speed Over Ground is the measurement of the boat’s
progress across a given distance, and is the speed measurement provided by GPS.
An alternate, Speed Through Water, is provided by a speed paddlewheel, and is
the measurement of the flow past the boat, which may vary depending on current
speed and direction. Speed Over Ground is optimal for navigation because
accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement. Humminbird®
products allow for input and display of both speed measurements.
Time To Go (TTG): Time To Go is the estimated time required to reach the destination
waypoint. TTG is calculated using the SOG and DTG. See SOG and DTG.
Track: A Track is a series of saved points that define the past path of the boat.
These Track Points are saved at regular time intervals. Tracks are a useful and quick
method to see where you’ve been, and an easy guide to follow to get you back to
the starting point. Generally, all GPS units have a limited number of Track Points
that can be saved before the unit runs out of memory and begins erasing the first
track points saved. Because of this, the user can adjust the Track Point Interval
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menu to increase the amount of time between when points are saved, and thus
extend the distance covered by a track. Tracks can also be permanently saved to
memory, and re-displayed at the user’s option.
Track Line (TRK): The Track Line is the planned line of travel between two
waypoints, and it represents the most efficient path between the two points
because it is a straight line. The TRK is measured in degrees (i.e. 321°, where 000°
is North, 090° East, 180° is South, 270° is West). See Cross Track Error and
Course Over Ground.
Trackplotter: Trackplotter describes a navigation device that shows Present
Position, along with Track, Waypoint, and Routes, but NO MAP in the background.
See Chartplotter.
Trolling Grid: Trolling Grid is a Humminbird® feature that displays a precise
reference grid around a waypoint. This grid is used as a guide pattern for trolling
around a specific area to assure a more efficient and complete coverage of that
area. Trolling Grid resolution be changed by zooming in or out on the chart. The
Trolling Grid can also be rotated on the display to orient it for optimal boat course
for wave and wind conditions.
UTC: UTC is an acronym for Universal Time Constant. UTC is the “standard time”
used in navigation, and is the local time in Greenwich England. (UTC is equivalent
to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)). To display the correct Local Time in a
Humminbird® GPS unit, the user must use the Local Time Zone menu and select
the time zone (i.e. EST, CST).
WAAS: WAAS is an acronym for Wide Area Augmentation System. WAAS is
complementary technology to GPS that provides enhanced accuracy through
correction signals broadcast from Federal Aviation Administration WAAS satellites
stationed over the USA. These secondary signals are automatically received by the
standard Humminbird® GPS Receiver. With WAAS signal, GPS accuracy is
improved to within 3 meters 95% of the time. Outside the United States, regional
governmental coalitions have created similar systems such as EGNOS (Europe)
and MSAS (Japan).
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Waypoint: A Waypoint is the saved location (latitude, longitude) of a point of
interest that is stored in a GPS receiver’s memory. This can include a marker buoy,
dock, fishing hole or anywhere else the user may want to return to. Humminbird®
products offer the ability to name and assign a symbol to the saved location.
Depth, Date and Time of Day when the waypoint was created is also saved.
Waypoint Target: Waypoint Target is a Humminbird® feature that displays a
precise “bull’s eye” around a selected waypoint. This bull’s eye is used to easily
monitor boat position relative to a waypoint, and is useful for fishing over
submerged structure. With Waypoint Targets, a quick look at the screen lets you
know how far off the waypoint the boat has drifted.
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